Have You Been Through The Fire And Flood

drown reaches for a lifeline.

II. The Fires & Floods Of Life Force Us To Reach Out To God.

Psalm 69:1 - 6

Please note that the word waters here in verse one are figurative of overwhelming troubles.

Also the word mire in verse two is figurative of sin and great troubles.

Have you ever been to the point were you realized that there was now other way out.

III. The Fires & Floods Of Life Reveal The Saving Grace Of God.

Turn to Psalm 23:4, 66:12,
Turn to Psalm. 124:1 - 8

I would like for you to note three calamities to be without God

1. We would have been swallowed up quick. (alive, Vs. 3)

2. The waters (referring to the enemies) would have overwhelmed us.)

3. The proud waters would have gone over our soul. (Vs 5)

a. Grace is not limited to those who reach out.

b. Grace provides a way of escape from the bondage of sin.

c. Grace provides security.

d. Grace stands alone.

It does not need a crutch.
It does not need altering.
It does not need repair.
It does not need man’s explanation
It is still sufficient for today! II Corinthians 12:9

e. Grace must be accepted.

1). Through Faith.
2). Through Repentance.