Life could be compared to a sea voyage. Each day the winds either speed or impede our journey. The waves become either a friend to propel us along or an enemy to destroy our vessel. As long as the winds and waves are favorable we sail along in happiness. But the moment they become difficult our hearts are taken captive with fear and panic renders our minds unstable.
In Psalm 107:23-31 the Psalmist once again describes the plight of man. He is pictured as one who has gone down to sea in a ship. Suddenly, the winds and waves become the enemy. Then "their soul melts because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, And are at their wits' end." The only thing they can do and the only thing we can do in a similar situation is to cry out to God. Then He answers them and "brings them out of their distresses. He calms the storm, so that its waves are still. Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven."
This day may include all manner of storms and dangers. But God attacks danger and brings safety just as we have seen in previous posts that He attacks weariness and bring rest, attacks darkness and bring light, and attacks sickness and bring health. Now as in all of the those occasions when the Transformer has rescued his people we must join in one more time with the chorus: "Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness..." Give him thanks today and if you are sailing life's seas without him, invite him to become a part of your life today. He will be your Transformer.
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