The Ship

November 11-15, 2013 The Ship – Manna by Dorothy Callies

Psalm 107:26 “Their ships were tossed to the heavens and sank again to the depths, the sailors’ cringed (shrink) in terror.”

 

Reading from New Living Translation Psalm 107:23-31. “Some went off in ships, plying the trade routes of the world. They, too, observed the Lord’s power in action, His impressive works on the deepest seas. He spoke, and the winds rose, stirring up the waves. Their ships were tossed to the heavens and sank again to the depths; the sailors cringed in terror. They reeled and staggered like drunkards and were at their wits’ end. “LORD, HELP!” they cried in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. What a blessing was that stillness as he brought them safely into harbor! Let them praise the LORD for His great love and for all His wonderful deeds to them.”

Psalm 107:23-31 tells a story of people in peril (danger) at sea. In KJV, the verse quoted, “their soul is melted because of trouble.” Have you ever felt like that, “soul is melted because of trouble?” The Psalmist was telling us that when the sailors send an S.O.S. to God and God responds by smoothing out the sea and guiding them to their destination.

I visualized us inside a ship that faced a towering wall of water edged with claw-like form that was about to crash down our struggling ship. Sometimes I felt like Satan’s hands were like the claws and he tried to crash us down. The Scripture teaches us to call, “LORD, HELP!” We cried in our troubles and God held back Satan’s claw-like hands from destroying us. God gave us a “smooth” sailing and we arrive in a safe spiritual harbor of rest from the sufferings and pains.

I read this commentary and I thought it was good to share. “Those who have never truly suffered may not appreciate God as much as those who have matured under hardship. Those who have seen God work in times of distress have a deeper insight into His loving-kindness. If you have experienced great trials, you have the potential (real possible) for great praise.” (Note from Quick Verse Life Application).

As for the news: I went for a check up with the Doctor and the next thing I will see the lung specialist next month. I still need prayer since my bronchus areas are not too comfortable. My breathing seems to improve some with the medicine inhaler. As for Tony, he is fine with the new medicine he is taking. As for Manna, I am not sure what it would be like since I am struggling with my health issue. I appreciate your prayers.

God bless you!