May 31, 2018 Thursday

“The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood, And the LORD sits as King forever. The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.” (Psalm 29:10-11 NKJV)

            “The LORD” is proclaimed over and over because God is not a lord but the LORD!  In a world of multiple religions and cults God stands above them all and declares I AM – THE LORD!  In truth there is only the LORD and all others are shadows of the evil one!  (I know this will seem narrow minded but I do believe God said something about a narrow door.)

            “The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood,”.  Notice it says the Flood not a flood so we know the Psalmist is talking about what we call Noah’s flood though all Noah did was survive it because of God’s warning and help.

            The glory of God is seen in the dominance over and destruction of sin!  While we get angry at God for killing those people why do we not get angry at those who murder, enslave, steal from, destroy and degrade others?  In the Flood, the sacrificial system and on the cross God revealed a deep love for us and that death can bring new life!

“And the LORD sits as King forever.”  How many rulers have been in power in your lifetime?  Rulers last a short time but God sits as King forever!  Forever means the LORD was King before time, during all time and after time has been fulfilled!  The word sits in the days of the Psalmist means a king is at rest because they are in supreme power.  The LORD has no enemy to fear!

“The LORD will give strength to His people”.  This same LORD who has no enemy to fear gives us strength!  If the LORD is your lord you are not limited by your own strength and power but can receive the full power and might of your LORD!

“The LORD will bless His people with peace.”  We sing about peace, we pray for peace but do we really know what peace is?  Many think peace is the absence of war or danger but true peace is to have a correct relationship with God.  When we are at peace with God we can have peace even in the midst of warfare or trouble.  The LORD alone can make peace with us which has been done through Jesus Christ!

            Who is the LORD to you?  Do you blame God for all the terrible things or do you see God as a source of hope?  Have you experienced God’s peace in your life? 

            Still very weary but we were able to have our devotion and prayer time.  Went to see Dr Barker and they seemed to have some things which helped.