Which other biblical events show God's control over natural elements like in 2 Samuel 22:16? Rooted in 2 Samuel 22:16 “Then the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils.” Miraculous Movements of Water • Creation—God gathers the seas: “And God said, ‘Let the waters under the sky be gathered into one place….’” (Genesis 1:9–10) • The Flood—waters unleashed, then restrained (Genesis 7:11–24; 8:1–3) • Red Sea parted: “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the LORD drove the sea back…” (Exodus 14:21–22) • Jordan River stopped for Israel (Joshua 3:13–17) • Jordan River parted again for Elijah and Elisha (2 Kings 2:8, 14) • Water from the rock at Meribah (Exodus 17:5–6; Numbers 20:7–11) • Jesus calms the storm: “‘Peace, be still!’ Then the wind ceased and there was great calm.” (Mark 4:39) • Jesus walks on the sea (Matthew 14:25–32) Weather Under Divine Command • Plague of hail in Egypt (Exodus 9:22–26) • Three-and-a-half-year drought announced by Elijah (1 Kings 17:1; James 5:17) • Fire and rain on Carmel (1 Kings 18:38, 45) • Great hailstones against the Amorites (Joshua 10:11) • A divinely sent storm for Jonah (Jonah 1:4, 15) • Revelation’s cosmic storms (Revelation 8:5; 16:18–21) Earth, Fire, and Stone Yielding to the LORD • Sodom and Gomorrah consumed: “Then the LORD rained brimstone and fire…” (Genesis 19:24) • Korah’s rebellion—earth opens (Numbers 16:31–33) • Sinai quakes and smokes (Exodus 19:18) • Fire from heaven for Elijah (2 Kings 1:10, 12) • Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego kept in blazing furnace (Daniel 3:23–27) • Jesus’ crucifixion—earthquake and torn veil (Matthew 27:51) • Resurrection morning earthquake (Matthew 28:2) Celestial Bodies Directed by God • Sun and moon stand still for Joshua (Joshua 10:12–14) • Star leads Magi to Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1–10) • Sun darkened at the cross (Matthew 27:45) • Prophecies of heavenly shaking (Joel 2:30–31; Matthew 24:29) Why These Accounts Matter Today • They confirm that the Creator actively governs His creation—not merely at its origin but throughout history. • They reveal His power to rescue, judge, guide, and provide for His people. • They invite trust: the One who parts seas and stills storms still rules every element and circumstance in our lives. |
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