Calmed Storms

O. T. #2069  "Calmed Storms"

Nov. 17, 2021

Hosea 14-Part 4

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. (Hosea 14:9)

LET IT GLOW

Friend, are you in the midst of a storm in your life? It may be financial, marital, family, or a job where there are waves of turmoil and distress. Do you need a storm calmed and waves stilled? Here is the answer for us.

Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and He bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. (Psalm 107:28-29)

sometimes we do not cause a storm, but brought on by others. You may feel like you are almost drowning in the storm. The answer is to turn to Jesus for help. He has calmed storms and guided to the right port, like the disciples.

When God delivers us from overwhelming circumstances of life, we should respond with great praise. (Tony Evans)

LET IT GROW

Read our key verse above. Are we wise and prudent, as well as have understanding?

New Living Translation says it this way, Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall.

Prudent to separate mentally (or distinguish); discern; look well to.

Have we been listening carefully to what God said though Hosea?

What can we glean from this verse?

• Those that are wise and prudent, in right relationship and fellowship with God, will understand the things written in this prophecy.
• the ways of the LORD God are right, so those that are right with Him will heed the words of this prophecy and prosper.
• In contrast, transgressors, those out of fellowship with God, will not understand it and will fall because of the prophecies; they will be overtaken by the words and perish.

Because the Lord's ways are right, you need to transform your thoughts to match His. You need a kingdom mind. It views life from the divine viewpoint (found in His Word) and live accordingly. A kingdom mindset is the difference between the righteous who walk in God's ways and the rebellious who stumble in them. (Tony Evans)

Even though Gomer did not deserve Hosea's love, he still loved her. Even though we don't deserve God's love, we have it. Praise Him for His grace, turn to God in repentance, and live for His glory. 

LET IT GO

Everything will be all right,  for the whole world is in God's hands.

So our gracious God has our situation under control.

Therefor, we need to trust His wisdom, timing, and power to do the right thing for us.