(Exodus 14: 31, NLT)
We had a few snowflakes fall yesterday. I walked out into the church foyer and heard the news, “It’s snowing outside!” Actually, several people told me. I could see the small little flakes fluttering through the air; however, my awareness of the flakes heightened through their excitement.
It made me think . . . humanity is surrounded by the presence of God; however, it is easy to respond to life as if God is not present or in control. Awareness of the presence, power, and peace of God changes the perception of life and ultimately how life is managed. Think about it, the Israelites were in the presence of God.
Did they understand what it meant to be in the presence of God?
Did they understand His power?
Did they have they peace in knowing His presence?
Do we?
The story of Exodus begins . . .
God . . .
Hears their cries . . .
Takes action . . .
Liberates them from the oppression of slavery . . .
Provides a way to a new life . . .
Protects them from the enemy of their past . . .
Opens the Red Sea and provides a dry pathway through . . .
BUT . . .
Only when they saw Egyptians drown would the Israelites put their faith in God.
Through it all, the Israelites perceived that the oppressors, the Egyptians, had enough power to conquer them regardless of the presence and power of God.
The word, put, requires action. How do we put our faith in God?
Take time to actively put your faith in God.
Breathe.
Recognize the presence of God.
Be aware of His presence . . . His power . . . His peace.
Be at peace.
Learning with you to live life through the presence, power, and peace of God,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)
