NAVIGATING THE SHIP OF FAITH SAFELY HOME
Songs Of Guidance – Part 2
Psalm 119.81-88
Matthew 24.12-13 “… the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” (esv)
1 Timothy 1.18-19 “… fight the good fight, having faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and have shipwrecked their faith.” (csb)
THE CHOPPY WATERS: When You Are …
- Waiting For Things To Change
“My soul longs …”; “My eyes long …”; “When will you comfort me?”
- Wounded By Personal Opposition
“… those who persecute me …”; “the arrogant”; “dug pitfalls”; “persecute me with falsehood”
v. 87 “They have almost made and end of me on earth …” (esv)
v. 85 “The insolent … they do not live according to your law.” (esv)
- Wearied By A Loss Of Purpose
v. 83 “I have become like a wineskin in the smoke …” (esv)
v. 83 “… yet I have not forgotten your statutes.” (esv)
Romans 10.17 “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (esv)
THE STEADY NAVIGATOR: God’s Word Steers Us Toward …
- Hope … When I’m Waiting For Change:
v. 81 “I hope in your word.” (esv)
- Love … When I’m Wounded By Personal Rejection:
v. 88 “In your steadfast love give me life …” (esv)
- Certainty … When I’m Wearied By A Loss of Purpose:
v. 86 “All your commandments are sure …” (esv)
Matthew 25.23 “You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (niv)
Matthew 24.35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” (esv)