Matthew Henry said of this verse: "Whatever waves and billows of affliction go over us at any time we must call them God’s waves and his billows, that we may humble ourselves under his mighty hand, and may encourage ourselves to hope that though we be threatened we shall not be ruined; for the waves and billows are under a divine check. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of these many waters. Let not good men think it strange if they be exercised with many and various trials, and if they come thickly upon them; God knows what he does, and so shall they shortly. Jonah, in the whale’s belly, made use of these words of David, Jonah 2:3 (they are exactly the same in the original), and of him they were literally true, All thy waves and thy billows have gone over me; for the book of psalms is contrived so as to reach every one’s case."
We have all felt this way at one time or another. God tells us "Be silent, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world." in Psalm 46:10
Psa 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Psa 46:2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; Psa 46:3 Though its waters roar {and} foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah.
I am glad it brought you encouragement. This is one that hits home for me as you well know, so this is comfort for me as well. It is so good to hear today was better than yesterday...Mourning last for a night but JOY comes in the morning. Love ya!
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Matthew Henry said of this verse:
"Whatever waves and billows of affliction go over us at any time we must call them God’s waves and his billows, that we may humble ourselves under his mighty hand, and may encourage ourselves to hope that though we be threatened we shall not be ruined; for the waves and billows are under a divine check. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of these many waters. Let not good men think it strange if they be exercised with many and various trials, and if they come thickly upon them; God knows what he does, and so shall they shortly. Jonah, in the whale’s belly, made use of these words of David, Jonah 2:3 (they are exactly the same in the original), and of him they were literally true, All thy waves and thy billows have gone over me; for the book of psalms is contrived so as to reach every one’s case."
We have all felt this way at one time or another. God tells us "Be silent, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world." in Psalm 46:10
David reminds us:
Psa 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Psa 46:2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;
Psa 46:3 Though its waters roar {and} foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah.
okay the post was nice, but your two comments here are awesome. So fitting and encouraging for me, sister. Today... today was better than yesterday.
I am glad it brought you encouragement. This is one that hits home for me as you well know, so this is comfort for me as well. It is so good to hear today was better than yesterday...Mourning last for a night but JOY comes in the morning. Love ya!
Wonderful post and even better comments, Christa! Thanks for sharing.
Love ya,
Lynne
Thanks Lynne!
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