Psalm 114 is a short chapter that tells us about the power of God. It is a bit of a history lesson on what happened long ago. After “Israel left Egypt” – you remember that story of how Moses led the people out and across the Red Sea by parting it after God sent 10 plagues to get Pharaoh’s attention. The people settled and the writer paints a picture of what it is like when a people is covered by God and His love and power:
- “Sea took one look and ran
- River Jordan turned around and ran
- Mountains turned playful and skipped like rams
- Hills frolicked like spring lambs”
The reality is that all of creation knows the power of God. After all, He put it all in place. It is all under His control. He alone is God. And even the biggest things in His creation still know that God alone has the power to do as He pleases.
The reason all these things happen? “You’re in the Lord’s presence”. Did you catch that? Being in the presence of God means we are at the feet of the creator and the all powerful. He is able, more than able, to do anything He desires. Check out these words: “He turned rock into a pool of cool water, turned flint into fresh spring water”. Never question the power of God. He alone is worthy of our praise. He is the Master of this universe. Creation knows it. We need to make sure we know and live like it too. We are in His presence every moment of every day. The same God who led the people out of Egypt and created this universe is our God today. He is alive and well in control. How are you living in relationship to Him?
