Dreadful distresses
Steven Key's journal article examines Psalm 107:17-22 to explore how God uses trials and distresses in believers' lives as a means of instruction and spiritual growth. The piece contrasts Israel's wonderful history of God's faithfulness with the tragic reality of human spiritual blindness and ingratitude, ultimately directing readers to praise God for His merciful deliverance in their present afflictions.
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near to the gates of death. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving,...
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