He Brought Me Out Of The Miry Clay

HE BROUGHT ME OUT OF THE MIRY CLAY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 40:1-3

Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 38:6-13, Psalm 18:16-19, Colossians 1:13, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 15:17-24

INTRODUCTION:

There are moments in life when it feels like we are sinking—overwhelmed by sin, pain, confusion, or hopelessness. David described such an experience as being in a “horrible pit” and “miry clay”—a place of helplessness and despair. Yet, the good news is this: we serve a God who brings us out.

The “miry clay” represents situations that are sticky, messy, and hard to escape. It symbolises spiritual bondage, emotional turmoil, and moral failure. But God does not abandon His people in such states. He inclines His ear to us, hears our cry, and lifts us out with His mighty hand.

When God brings you out, He doesn’t just leave you standing in the dirt. He sets your feet on solid rock and establishes your steps. He gives you a new song, a fresh testimony, and a story that causes others to fear Him and trust Him. This is the God we serve—our faithful Deliverer.

1. THE STATE OF THE MIRY CLAY

a) It is a place of helplessness (Psalm 69:1–2)

The miry clay pulls you down and keeps you from rising.

b) It is a place of instability (James 1:8)

There is no firm footing; every effort to stand fails.

c) It is a place of uncleanness and shame (Isaiah 64:6)

It soils your garment and affects your testimony.

d) It is a place of isolation and silence (Lamentations 3:55–56)

Often, those in the pit feel forgotten and voiceless.

e) Biblical Example: Jeremiah was thrown into a cistern of mud and left to die, but God used Ebed-Melech to rescue him (Jeremiah 38:6-13).

2. THE GOD WHO HEARS OUR CRY

a) God inclines His ear to the desperate (Psalm 40:1)

He does not ignore the cry of the broken-hearted.

b) He is moved by persistent prayer (Luke 18:1–7)

God responds to faith-filled, relentless intercession.

c) He delivers at the appointed time (Habakkuk 2:3)

Waiting is part of the process, but the answer will come.

d) He acts out of covenant love (Exodus 2:24)

God remembers His promises and rescues His people.

e) Biblical Example: The Israelites cried out under Pharaoh’s oppression, and God sent Moses to bring them out (Exodus 3:7-8).

3. THE POWER OF DIVINE DELIVERANCE

a) God lifts us with His strong hand (Psalm 18:16)

He reaches down and pulls us out with purpose and power.

b) He sets our feet on solid ground (Psalm 40:2)

Deliverance is not partial—it brings stability and direction.

c) He restores dignity and strength (Isaiah 61:3)

Out of ashes, He brings beauty and joy.

d) He gives us a new song of praise (Psalm 40:3)

Your deliverance becomes a testimony to others.

e) Biblical Example: The prodigal son was brought out of shame and restored to sonship with a robe, ring, and feast (Luke 15:17-24).

4. LIVING IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S DELIVERANCE

a) Walk in righteousness and gratitude (Romans 6:1-2)

Deliverance demands a lifestyle of holiness.

b) Testify of what God has done (Mark 5:19)

Your story may lead others to salvation.

c) Help others out of their pits (Galatians 6:1-2)

Become a vessel of rescue and encouragement.

d) Stay connected to the Rock—Jesus (1 Corinthians 10:4)

Remain planted in Christ for continuous stability.

e) Biblical Example: After his deliverance, David became a worshipper, warrior, and witness to the faithfulness of God (Psalm 18).

CONCLUSION:

You may find yourself in a pit today—stuck in sin, fear, failure, or despair—but God has not forgotten you. He hears your cry, and His arm is mighty to save. He will lift you up and place you on the Rock that never fails.

God’s deliverance is complete. When He brings you out, He also leads you forward. He replaces mourning with dancing, despair with hope, and silence with singing. Let your life be a living proof that God still brings people out of the miry clay and sets them on the path of glory.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, thank You for hearing my cry and delivering me.

2. Lord, lift me out of every pit of sin, shame, and stagnation.

3. Set my feet on the Rock that cannot be moved.

4. Give me a new song and fresh testimony, O Lord.

5. Let every chain pulling me back be broken in Jesus name.

6. Lord, rescue my family from every generational bondage.

7. Establish my goings in righteousness and truth.

8. Use me to rescue others who are stuck in the pit.

9. Let Your presence continually surround me and lead me.

10. Father, glorify Yourself in my story of deliverance.