Reading: Psalm 114

The huge mass of people stood, unable to advance. The Red Sea hindered further progress. Going around it was not an option. With no great fleet of boats, going over it was out of the question. And going through it…well, that was preposterous to even consider!

Forty years later, a huge mass of their descendants stood, unable to advance. The Jordan River blocked any further advance. Going around it was out of the question. With no great fleet of boats, going over it was not an option. And going through it…well, that was ridiculous to even consider!

But God’s plan called for the “preposterous” and the “ridiculous” — both times.

“The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back” (3).

Both times, God’s people went through.

Teach me, oh God, to see your plan. Keep me from getting cast down by the obstacles. Move me forward in faith. And help my unbelief. Amen.

from Psalm 114:1

A little bit more from Psalm 114: Jehovah Is Greatest

Reading: Psalm 113

Sometimes I feel that way. Too often, in fact. Resigned to my self-inflicted lot. No longer dreaming big. Walking (is that what it’s called?) on the edge of discouragement and depression — enjoying life’s bright spots before the stirring breeze puffs me over yet again.

Maybe sort of like a woman with a mother-heart who, despite being in her physical prime, cannot bear children.

Well, then….

“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord” (9).

Oh, wow!!

When God wants better for me, let me not be resigned to my lot.

When God has great plans for me, let me not give up hope.

When God walks beside me, let me not feel alone.

When God continues to bless me in abundant generosity, let me not think I’m desolate.

And He does all of the above…and more!

from Psalm 113:3

A little bit more from Psalm 113: Set by God