Shalom,
Psalm 114 is one of the Psalms sung by the Jewish people during the Passover celebration. It describes Israel's exodus from Egypt, God's provision in the wilderness, and their entrance into the Promised Land. I especially like verse 7 in the Message Bible:
7 Tremble, Earth! You're in the Lord's presence! in the presence of Jacob's God.
WHY did the Red Sea obey, the Jordan River turn back, and the water come out of the rock? Because of the presence of the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible Who went WITH them! Remember that as a believer in Jesus of Nazareth, our Resurrected Lord and Saviour, the presence of the Lord is IN you, WHEREVER you go! Thank You, Jesus! Here is Hillsong's "This Is Our God":
I love 1 Corinthians 2:1-2:
1 AS FOR myself, brethren, when I came to you, I did not come proclaiming to you the testimony and evidence or mystery and secret of God [concerning what He has done through Christ for the salvation of men] in lofty words of eloquence or human philosophy and wisdom; 2 For I resolved to know nothing (to be acquainted with nothing, to make a display of the knowledge of nothing, and to be conscious of nothing) among you except Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and Him crucified.
Paul came preaching NOT a social gospel, but the TRUE Gospel of Jesus of Nazareth! Verse 4-5:
4 And my language and my message were not set forth in persuasive (enticing and plausible) words of wisdom, but they were in demonstration of the [Holy] Spirit and power [a proof by the Spirit and power of God, operating on me and stirring in the minds of my hearers the most holy emotions and thus persuading them], 5 So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men (human philosophy), but in the power of God.
Today we find many formerly on fire preachers who have toned down their message to make the people feel "comfortable"! That is part of the reason that we haven't seen as much of the power of God manifested in this country as was seen during the last century! Remember Mark 16:20:
20 And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
God can ONLY confirm HIS WORD with signs and wonders and miracles! If we listen to preaching that is watering down the Word of God, there will be no power there! Make sure that you are attending a local church where the Word of God is taught boldly, confidently, uncompromisingly; and where they encourage YOU to go and check out what THEY say, in the Word, for yourself!
In Deuteronomy 33-34 Moses blesses the people of Israel and reminds them of their inheritance. He will not be going over with them, but the Word of God is emphatic when it comes to the division of the land. Modern day scorners of the nation of Israel would do well to check out the Bible for the true borders of the land, before they get themselves in trouble with the God of the Bible over HIS people! And OUR part is to continue to pray for the peace, protection and prosperity for the nation of Israel and the city of Jerusalem! God WILL bless those who WILL bless Israel! I WILL! How about you?
Shalom in Him!
