Psalm 114 This short song speaks of God's deliverance for Israel..
God brought Israel out of Egypt.
God made Judah His "sanctuary"... His sacred place.. His holy portion.
God made Israel His "dominion".. His realm.
God made the sea turn back.
God made the mountains skip.
"Tremble, O earth, before the Lord, before the God of Jacob.. "
Because God can do anything He desires.. bringing water from a rock.. bringing a people out of slavery to be His holy nation.. the whole earth should fear Him and worship Him alone!
Psalm 115 "Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Thy name give glory because of Thy lovingkindness, because of Thy truth."
This psalm declares the greatness of God and the uselessness of idols. "God is in the heavens; He does what He pleases."
An idol does nothing:
Their mouths cannot speak.
Their eyes cannot see.
Their ears cannot hear.
Their noses cannot smell.
Their hands cannot feel.
Their feet cannot walk.
They cannot make a sound.. "Those who make them will become like them.. "
But the Lord of Israel is "their help and their shield."
He is "mindful of us".
He blesses His people.
He gives increase to His people.
He is the Maker of heaven and earth. "The heavens are the heavens of the Lord; but the earth He has given to the sons of men."
We have a great God! Praise His Name!
Father in heaven, we are so thankful to serve the Living God, the Maker of heaven and earth.. for nothing is impossible for You. Indeed, nothing is possible without You. Be our help and shield as You were and are for Israel. Make us to be Your sanctuary.. make us holy.. that we might please You. Be mindful of us.. remember us..come and be present in our lives, in our churches, and in our families. We need You and pray for the blessing of Your Spirit to fill our lives with the fulness of Christ Jesus. This is our petition that we bring before You today, in Christ's name. Amen.
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