Last week I purchased an electric fly swatter and wow is it effective… Mosquitos are literally smoked upon contact and the “pop” sound is so satisfying! With a rechargeable battery, ~3000 volts of bug-zapping power and a low cost of $11, this device is a must. I am often hoping that some fly or mosquito will enter our home just so I can have the pleasure of destroying it.
I envision God with all his power and the ability to zap anything at any time. Fortunately God is not like me. He is Holy and perfect. I am not. I would zap the bad guys, but then realize I’m a sinner therefore “a bad guy” and deserve to be zapped. God makes perfect choices with the use of his infinite power.
Glorious in power, majestic in holiness
The people of Israel faced an unimaginable situation as they were being chased by Pharaoh and his mighty army. God led them out of slavery but to them it appeared that they would be overtaken. They panicked with fear as it seemed death was imminent.
We all know the story. Through the mighty power of our undefeated God, the sea was parted, the Israelites walked to freedom, and the enemy was destroyed. Awe struck, the people worshipped and praised God in their hearts and through a Song of Deliverance (Exodus 15).
6 Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power,
your right hand, O Lord, shatters the enemy.11 “Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods?
Who is like you, majestic in holiness,
awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders? (Exodus 15:6, 11)
The power that parted the sea is the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, and is the same power that resurrects and saves us from our sin if we put our faith in Jesus Christ. His holiness sets him apart; in his perfection and infinite wisdom he knows what we need, when we need it. He is glorious in power and majestic in holiness.
Father God, seek my heart, cleanse me from unrighteousness. Forgive me for any lack of faith in you alone. You are with me in each Red Sea, in every trial. You are love. You go before us, you are with us and you will never leave us. I choose you Jesus. Amen.