It is not difficult for us to understand that God will rescue His children from the attacks of the enemy. It is easy to grasp how He swoops in, destroys what threatens us, and then brings us back safely to His appointed places. Yes, God clearly protects and rescues His own.

But how eager are we to believe in a rescue from trouble that we ourselves have created? Should we expect God to move win the same zeal to bring us out of messes that arise from our own sin and rebellion?

This portion of Psalm 107 reveals how our Redeemer moves in grace and mercy to bring us out of some awful circumstances that come about because of our own failures. If we cannot envision His love and kindness to us when we least deserve it, then we do not yet comprehend the fullness of His merciful heart.