This sermon addresses the question of where can we find hope and comfort in times of trouble? It is found in meditating on and rejoicing in who God is! In this chapter God is presented in four different ways.
Firstly, God is the sword wielding dragon slayer. In the present he keeps Satan under his authority and all his actions are subject to God’s permission. However, God’s supreme authority will be most evident at the end of time when Satan is slayed once and for all condemned to eternity in hell.
Secondly, God is the gardener/keeper of the vineyard. He actively tends to us and seeks our protection.
Thirdly, God is the discipliner, who allows his people to experience temporary affliction to learn things. This pruning process allows us to grow in our relationship with him.
Finally, God is the gatherer. He will gather up all his people at the end of time and usher us into the most glorious family time. A place where there is no more affliction, we can truly be ourselves, and participate in the glorious worship of our majestic King.
We can be sure we will face afflictions and trouble in this life. But what a great hope and comfort we have during these times when we fix our gaze upon our God!
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