This sermon explores the themes of despair, penitence, patience, and promise found in Psalm 130. The psalmist begins in the depths of distress, crying out to God for help. Paradoxically, it is from the depths that the psalmist grows in his faith in the Lord. The sermon stresses the necessity of waiting on God with unwavering hope rooted in Scripture, which provides strength, comfort, and guidance. Finally, it reassures believers of God's steadfast love and abundant redemption, promising deliverance and restoration through faith. By embracing trials and trusting God's Word, believers grow in holiness and experience His unchanging mercy. |