Day 24: The Voice of the Lord Makes the Desert Quake

Read: Psalm 29

 Psalms 29 | NIV Bible | YouVersion


Today’s Scripture reading reminds us of the awesome power of the Lord our God, reflected in His control over nature.  At the opening of His mouth, His voice echoes like thunder.  It can split the tallest, strongest tree.  It can shake the mountains.  It can send lightning flashing across the sky.  It can make the desert quake.

Think of it!  At His word, all of creation came into being.  And at His word, it can all be destroyed. 

And remember that this is the same power that raised Christ from the dead.  Romans 8:11 says, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.”

We serve a mighty God, and He is able to do infinitely more than we can ask or even imagine for us because He loves us.  What a promise!  What a hope!  What do you need God to raise from the dead in your life?  A dream that died a slow, painful death?  A relationship that seems to have no life or love left?  Whatever your need, we serve a God who is mighty to save, whose voice alone shakes the earth.  Believe that He is at work on your behalf today!

 

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