114:7When God gave the law at Mount Sinai, the mountain trembled in God’s presence. Even with our great technology, the seas, rivers, and mountains still present us with formidable chailenges. But to God, who controls nature, they are as nothing. When observing the power of an ocean wave or the majesty of a mountain peak, think of God’s greatness and glory, which are far more awesome than the natural wonders you can see. To tremble at God’s presence means to recognize God's complete power and authority and our frailty by comparison. 115-118 Psalms 115-118 were traditionally sung at the Passover meal, commemorating Israel’s escape from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 11-12).
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 114
Psalm 114
New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original page: 966
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114Psalm 114
1and Israel became his kingdom.
3The Red Sea* saw them coming and hurried out of their way! The water of the Jordan River turned away. 4The mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs! 5What's wrong, Red Sea, that made you hurry out of their way? What happened, Jordan River, that you turned away? 6Why, mountains, did you skip like rams? Why, hills, like lambs?
7Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the LORD,at the presence of the God of Jacob.
8He turned the rock into a pool of water;yes, a spring of water flowed from solid rock.Theme: God is alive. He is thinking about us and caring for us, Ifirst in our life.Author: Anonymous11 5 1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us,but to your name goes all the glory
Textual footnotes
- 114:3 Hebrew the sea; also in 114:5.