How can you apply the lesson of God's power in Psalm 114:5 today? The Scene Revisited - Psalm 114 celebrates two historical events taken at face value: the Red Sea fleeing before Israel (Exodus 14:21-22) and the Jordan River turning back (Joshua 3:13-17). - Verse 5 gazes at those waters and asks, “Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back?”. - The implied answer: creation responded because the Creator Himself was present with His people (Psalm 114:7-8). What the Verse Teaches About God’s Power - His power is personal. The waters moved not for a concept, but for the living LORD. - His power is unmatched. No force of nature can resist Him (Job 38:8-11). - His power is purpose-driven. He parts seas to advance redemption, not to stage spectacles (Exodus 14:30-31). Everyday Applications • Face obstacles expecting them to “flee” at His command – Financial shortages, health crises, or relational rifts are real, but none outrank the God who orders seas (Jeremiah 32:27). – Pray and step forward in obedience as Israel did; the waters move when God’s people move at His word (Joshua 3:15-16). • Replace fear with worship – When confronted by intimidating situations, recite Psalm 114 aloud to turn anxiety into awe. – Singing or speaking Scripture reminds your soul that the One who parted waters still reigns (Psalm 46:1-3). • Speak boldly about His deeds – Tell your children, friends, and church family the literal accounts of Exodus 14 and Joshua 3. – Testify to modern “Jordan moments” in your life where God’s power opened a way (Psalm 105:1-2). • Live holy because the Powerful One is near – The same presence that shook the earth in Israel’s exodus now indwells believers (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). – Pursue purity, integrity, and compassion, revering the God whose nearness makes mountains skip (Psalm 114:4). Scriptures to Anchor Your Heart - Exodus 14:21-22 — “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea… the waters were divided.” - Joshua 3:13-17 — “The waters flowing down from upstream stood still and rose up in a heap.” - Psalm 46:10-11 — “Be still and know that I am God… the God of Jacob is our fortress.” - Ephesians 1:19-20 — “The surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe… He raised Him from the dead.” |
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