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I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, that he may hear me. In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted. I will call to mind the deeds of the Lord; I will remember your wonders of old. I will meditate on all your work, and muse on your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have displayed your might among the peoples. With your strong arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Selah When the waters saw you, O God, when the waters saw you, they were afraid; the very deep trembled. The clouds poured out water; the skies thundered; your arrows flashed on every side. The crash of your thunder was in the whirlwind; your lightnings lit up the world; the earth trembled and shook. Your way was through the sea, your path, through the mighty waters; yet your footprints were unseen. You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. (Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20)
Today's Upper Room devotional which I read online, was about being afraid of the dark. It's a common fear and one not easily dispelled by some people even when someone older and wiser says, "Everything's the same, you just can't see it!" Yeah, and you can't see the monsters, snakes, spiders, mummies, werewolves, and zombies that come out when the lights go out! This is a psalm of strength, through faith that came to the writer. God hears us, and we can cal out to Him and we can seek Him. During the day or even at night when it seems all is lost and everything is out of control, we can think on God and regain our perspective and focus; after all, God is the God of wonders and miracles. God, says the psalmist, is so awesome even the deep waters (another fear of some) are afraid of Him.
Re-read this psalm as a reassurance of all that is ours through faith in God.
PRAYER: Loving God speak to our hearts; the fear of the unknown frightens us, but we have You and You have all things. Make us strong, grant us more faith. In Christ Jesus we pray, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
