Grace That Transforms
“ 1 The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets. 2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth. 3 Our God comes and will not be silent; a fire devours before him, and around him a tempest rages. 4 He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that he may judge his people.” —Psalm 50:1-4
“ 1 The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth.” —Psalm 50:1
“ 5 Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he called out his own name, Yahweh. 6 The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. 7 I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin.” —Exodus 34:5-7
“ 2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.” —Psalm 50:2
“ 4 Our God comes and will not be silent; a fire devours before him, and around him a tempest rages. He summons the heavens above and the earth, that he may judge his people.” —Psalm 50:4
“ 10 For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body.” —2 Corinthians 5:10
“ 1 The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets.” —Psalm 50:1
“ 3 Our God comes and will not be silent; a fire devours before him, and around him a tempest rages.” —Psalm 50:3
Two Symbols Which Describe the Work of God in Us
(1.) Fire – God Cleanses Us
(2.) Wind – God Empowers
“ 14 Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, 15 and call upon me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” —Psalm 50:14-15
God Wants Three Simple Things from Us
(1.) A Thankful Heart
(2.) An Obedient Will
(3.) A Prayerful Spirit
“ 21 These things you have done and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether like you. But I will rebuke you and accuse you to your face. 22 Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, with none to rescue.” —Psalm 50:21-22