Deep Despair, Deeper Delight

Text: Psalm 130  The Psalm this week begins with this resounding cry: "Out of the deep." We've discussed this fairly often, perhaps because it is one of my favorite types of imagery in scripture, but the imagery of the sea is that of uncontrollable, chaotic forces. The Psalmist starts, and there is a sense of being overcome by the forces of chaos. Yet, like last week's Psalm, the Psalmist has a particular faith that God will deliver him. It proves to be a sure hope, and we are reminded that as God redeems us, he is glorified, and that it is his very nature to redeem and preserve his people. Because of this, we have an unfailing hope.