In this sermon, we see that unconfessed or even unrecognized sin (blind spots) robs us of joy. We walk around life like there is a heavy weight upon us, a weight of guilt, shame, or feeling like a hypocrite. Confession brings a joyful freedom, and also paves the way for more joy from other conduits and avenues in life (for example, it's hard to enjoy the blessing of deep friendship if you know you are not being honest).
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Psalm 107 compels us to vocalize God's steadfast love, both for our own souls and to encourage the church. We see four scenarios where people encounter God's grace: the lost wanderer, the isolated rebel, the suffering sinner, and the storm-tossed soul. Whether through aimless wandering, willful rebellion, self-inflicted suffering, or life's overwhelming storms, God's response is consistent. When these individuals, at their wit's end, cried out to the Lord, He delivered them. He satisfies the longing soul, breaks the chains of rebellion, heals the afflicted, and calms the tempestuous seas. Just as we trust a skilled surgeon's knife, we should trust God's hand in our lives, even amidst trials. Let the redeemed acknowledge and celebrate His steadfast love.
