The Sun Still Shines - Job 37:21
Even in the midst of trouble and adversity, God's light shines through, bringing comfort, hope, and triumphant faith.
Bernard Fell preaches about finding hope and comfort in the midst of life's storms by focusing on the bright light in the clouds, symbolizing the presence of God's light and righteousness even in difficult times. He encourages the discouraged to look up to the Sun of Righteousness, Jesus Christ, whose comforting rays can dispel doubts and fears, turning gloom into joy. Through faith and trust in God, even in the darkest moments, believers can see triumph and experience the promise of the King of kings returning in glory with healing.
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And now men see not the
bright light which is in the clouds.
Job 37:21
The world is full of trouble,
And storms still thunder loud;
But see! O soul discouraged,
The bright light in the cloud.
The sun still shines unhindered,
Serene in dazzling might;
No earth-born mist arising
Can quench its wealth of light.
E'en when this orb of splendour
Sinks in the shades of night,
The clouds are flushed with crimson,
And fringed with golden light.
So, when the days are dreary,
And storms of life oppress,
Look up! there shines above thee
The Sun of Righteousness.
His cheering rays of comfort
Will scatter doubts and fears,
And make from gloom and sadness,
A rainbow of your tears.
In lands where skies are shadowed,
The grass is sweeter green:
In clouds, not always sunshine,
Triumphant faith is seen.
The world is full of trouble,
But soon the King of kings
Shall come in clouds of glory,
With healing in His wings.
Sermon Outline
- The Sun Still Shines
- The Sun of Righteousness
- The King of Kings
- Coming in glory
- Bringing healing and restoration
Key Quotes
“The world is full of trouble, And storms still thunder loud;” — Bernard Fell
“The bright light in the cloud.” — Bernard Fell
“Look up! there shines above thee The Sun of Righteousness.” — Bernard Fell
Application Points
- Look up to God's presence and guidance in times of trouble and uncertainty.
- Trust in God's cheering rays of comfort to scatter doubts and fears.
- Cultivate triumphant faith by trusting in God's goodness and provision even in adversity.