{Read Psalm 18:1-16}
Then the earth quaked and trembled. The foundations of the mountains shook; they quaked because of His anger . He opened the heavens and came down. (Ps. 18:7, 9).
There are people who say the God they believe in mustn’t be a “watered-down” God. A watered-down God is a weak and timid God, and all He expects is that everyone must be friendly and understanding. This is not enough to sustain faith in the face of unbearable suffering in the world today.
David worshiped a revered, majestic and omnipotent God. What David describes in today’s Scripture could have been a volcanic eruption or a mighty thunderstorm. One thing that he was certain of was that God was there - controlling it, using it, talking to humankind through it and destroying his enemies in this way. The great truth here is that God will act in order to save His servants.
The same God appears in the New Testament. He is a strong, and at the same time a loving God. He performed mighty miracles and cast evil spirits out. He commanded the wind and the waves. He raised the dead. He came at Pentecost in the form of fire and wind, and forced open the tomb on Easter Sunday. He offers life and salvation to all who believe in Him. He sent His messengers to proclaim the Good News of His kingdom. His followers are so convinced of His glory and omnipotence that they are willing to die for their faith.
Make Him your God, too. He is the true, sovereign and Almighty God.
Lord, my God, I worship You forever in Your majesty and glory. Amen.
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