Christians should cry out to the Lord in their troubles, trusting in His power and mercy to deliver them.
In times of distress, the appropriate response for a believer is to turn to God in prayer. The sermon illustrates this through the metaphor of the mariner who, when faced with a storm, cries out to the Lord. This act signifies a recognition of our inability to control our circumstances and a reliance on God’s sovereignty. The psalmist reassures us that God brings His people out of their distresses. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is both powerful and merciful, ready to calm their storms and provide peace amidst trials. It is a reminder that God not only allows troubles but also uses them to draw us closer to Himself.
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