1. God's wonderful deeds in the deep (23-32)

The Lord stirred up the tempest and those sailing in mighty ships could not endure. Their courage melted. They were seasick. When they called on the Lord for help, he calmed the sea. God teaches us about himself and his great love through the storms of life--when we let go of ourselves and cry out to him for his help.

2. God's blessing and punishment (33-43)

God sees the wickedness of men and turns fruitful land into a desert--so that men might repent. This is God's tough love. God also turns deserts into pools of water; and brings the hungry there to live. He increases the numbers of his people. He humbles the proud and lifts up the needy. He uses every means to draw men to himself to worship, to obey, and to love him. This is his blessing and his love.

Application: Lord, teach my heart to love you and my hands and feet to serve you.
One Word: Consider the great love of the Lord