SCRIPTURE: Psalm 114
“Judah became God’s sanctuary” (Psalm 114:2)
When you look at someone, what do you see?
Do you see JUST their limitations, or their FULL God-potential?
Israel was not a strong nation, not impressive or scary.
But the Red Sea parted for her… because God was with her.
Creation recognizes the children of God when it sees them.
God was living in/among this nation of slaves, and that made her mighty.
Every living person is a reflection of God – we see God in them!
Not that everyone is aware of this, or acts like it.
But it is true; we are or ought to be God’s sanctuary.
God wants to live with us, in us, He treasures us as His own.
Jesus is God’s personal appeal: let God live in/with you!
When God lives in/with us, we become God’s glorious ambassadors.
We are filled with God-potential – never just a JUST.
If only we knew who we were, and lived like it!
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, help me to see the people around me, and myself, as God’s sanctuaries. Help us to start living like it!
So I’m bad at discerning the Bible and even if it a passage that seems pretty straightforward I still get pretty confused. What I believe is being said here is that God parted the red sea to bring safety to the Israelites because they are His people. We should tremble at His presence not because we are afraid but because He is the mighty one that has come to restore all of life. This Psalm is a poetic affirmation of faith that lies in the heart of the Bible. It reminds us that God is STILL active in the salvation for humanity.
Observation/Application
God gives His people strength.
God is with His people throughout their journey in life – ‘pilgrim’s progress.’
Even the acts in the creation showed God’s greatness and power to deliver His people. God is in charge.
As the waters parted for His people so will the living water revive, restore, give Life to all who receive it. Christ is the Rock of my salvation and He gives life everlasting to all His own.
1. God gives His people strength.
If we believe in His way, He’s swift to repay
All those who bear the burden of the day
God gives His people strength.
2. God gives His people hope
If we but trust in His word, our prayers are always heard
He warmly welcomes anyone who’s erred.
God gives His people hope.
3. God gives His people love
If we but open wide our hearts, He’s sure to do His part
He’s always the first to make a start.
God gives His people love.
4. God gives His people peace.
When sorrow fills us to the brim, and courage grows dim
He lays to rest our restlessness in Him.
God gives His people peace.