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Explore the journey of redemption from the depths of sin to a secure faith in God. Discover how God lifts us from the pit of destruction, sets our feet on solid ground, and strengthens our steps. Be inspired by biblical verses and reflections on building a steadfast foundation in faith.
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Rising From the Depths of Sin Psalm 40
Psalm 40:2 “He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.”
“Horrible pit” (KJV) Def. as a “dungeon” Must realize that God does this for us: Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 5:6-11; 1 John 4:10 Delivers us from the pit of destruction (sin): Psalm 103:1-5 1 Timothy 1:15 “He drew me up from the pit of destruction…"
Don’t think it’s possible? Think again! Ephesians 3:14-21 Luke 18:27 Must realize that your failures are not final: 1 Peter 3:18 1 Peter 5:6-11 “He drew me up from the pit of destruction…"
“He drew me…out of the miry bog…" • Luke 15 • With the pigs = sin. • It is foolish (Proverbs 26:11). • That passage applies to sin, as Peter used it in 2 Peter 2:22.
Note the confidence we should have in the “rock”: Psalm 18:2, 28:1, 95:1, 144:1 What the church was built on - Matthew 16:13-18 What we need to build our lives upon - Matthew 7:24-27 “He set my feet upon a rock…”
“He makes my steps secure…” • Note the confidence we should have in our daily walk: • Psalm 119:105, 133 • 1 Peter 2:21 • 1 Corinthians 11:1 • “Exercise daily by walking with God.”
KEY: Psalm 40:1 “I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.” • “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).