Monday, February 23, 2015

By Carolyn Harriss

                                              

Psalm 77:11-15   The Voice translation

 I will remember the actions the Eternal has taken,
     reminisce on Your ancient wonders.
 I will reflect on all of Your work;
     indeed, I will study all You have performed.
O God, Your way is so different, so distinct, so divine.
     No other god compares with our God.
You, God, and Your works evoke wonder.
     You have proved Your strength to the nations.
You used Your great power to release Your people:
     with a strong arm, You freed Jacob’s children, and Joseph’s….
You led your people as a flock.

Words of this Psalm are clear evidence of God’s great mercy even in ancient times long past.  God acted as a Shepherd in leading his chosen people through the Red Sea…..bringing them out of the desperation of bondage.  The earth trembled and quaked, lightning flashed, the skies resounded with thunder as the Red Sea separated at the Hand and command of God Almighty so that His people could be saved.  Scripture confirms that the very depths of the ocean were convulsed.   He was a Savior then and centuries later became a living Savior/Sacrifice hanging painfully  on the cross  to release mankind from the bondage of sin.  On that Good Friday, the whole earth again convulsed in agony at the merciless death of Christ.  I praise God that His death and resurrection are not pointless since this is the only means by which I have salvation and am released from my sins: My soul is saved!  I claim my salvation and join with the freed Israelites of old in rejoicing at the greatness of God:   “with a strong arm, You freed Jacob’s children, and Joseph’s” (and mine)!  Today, I will stop and take time to honor and praise my Savior King.

Today’s prayer focus:  Holy God: I love you , I worship you, I praise you,  I thank you!