ANGRY FLOODS

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ANGRY FLOODS

READ:  Psalm 93

The floods have lifted up their voice;

the floods lift up their waves.  Psalm 93:3

Trouble comes our way, according to Psalm 93, in relentless waves that surge and pound against our souls and break upon them with furious force.  “The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice,” and they are deafening (v.3).

Yet above the tempest we hear the psalmist’s refrain:  “The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, than the mighty waves of the sea” (v.4).

Indeed, “the Lord reigns”! He is clothed with majesty and strength.  He sits as King, exalted higher than the waves that rise above us deeper than their immeasurable depths, greater than their strongest surge.  The storm is in His all-powerful hands:  “The world is established, so that it cannot be moved,” for His rule over it was established long ago (v. 1).  He rules the raging of the sea; the “wind and the sea obey Him” (Mark 4:37-41).  He speaks and they are still.

The storm will not last forever.  Yet while it rages, you can cling to the Lord’s promises of love and faithfulness, for His “testimonies are very sure” (Psalm 93:5).  Waves of trouble and grief may sweep over you, but you will not be swept away.  He “is able to keep you from stumbling” (Jude 24).  Our Father in heaven is holding your hand.   DHR

When overwhelmed with problems,

When weak or tired or ill,

When storms are fierce and raging

Just hear His “Peace, be still.” -Jarvis

When adversity is ready to strike us, then God is most ready

to strengthen us.