Sunday Review: 3/29/20
On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Matthew Williams prayed a prayer from the Valley of Vision entitled "God Creator and Controller" and preached the message, “Psalm 49" over live stream as part of our interim sermon series Fear Not. To listen to this message again, click here.
Valley of Vision Prayer
MOST HIGH GOD, The universe with all its myriad creatures is thine, made by thy word, upheld by thy power, governed by thy will.
But thou art also the Father of mercies, the God of all grace, the bestower of all comfort, the protector of the saved. Thou hast been mindful of us, hast visited us, preserved us, given us a goodly heritage — the Holy Scriptures, the joyful gospel, the Saviour of souls,
We come to thee in Jesus’ name, make mention of his righteousness only, plead his obedience and sufferings who magnified the law both in its precepts and penalty, and made it honourable. May we be justified by his blood, saved by his life, joined to his Spirit.
Let us take up his cross and follow him. May the agency of thy grace prepare us for thy dispensations. Make us willing that thou shouldest choose our inheritance and determine what we shall retain or lose, suffer or enjoy; If blessed with prosperity may we be free from its snares, and use, not abuse, its advantages; May we patiently and cheerfully submit to those afflictions which are necessary.
When we are tempted to wander, hedge up our way, excite in us abhorrence of sin, wean us from the present evil world, Assure us that we shall at last enter Immanuel’s land where none is ever sick, and the sun will always shine.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Have you been confronted with your own mortality as a result of COVID-19?
Where or who have you run to for deliverance from fear this week?
Can you look confidently at death and say, "God will ransom my soul from Sheol"?
If you are a believer, what promises in God's word help you fight for faith to trust that God will deliver you from eternal death?
If you haven't trusted in Christ for salvation, have you considered what will happen to you when you die?
It is exceedingly good and profitable to remember our mortality. Is there an example of God working on your heart during this situation to draw you to himself?