God, our Savior

Psalm 68 magnificently captures His mighty power, concerning leading His people, urging us to follow.

Verses 7-8 give examples to Israel, which they should have never forgotten:

"O God, when You went forth before Your people,

When You marched through the wilderness, the earth quaked; the heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God; Sinai itself quaked at the presence of God, the God of Israel."

The mountains at Sinai did indeed rumble at God's presence when He met Israel there.  Notice how the psalmist states that "God went forth before..."  We know that Israel did not immediately follow into the Promised Land, and because of their hesitance wandered in the wilderness a total of 40 yearsm until that generation who was hesitant to follow died off.  Joshua later showed Israel how to follow God,and what followed was probably the high point of His people.

Verse 19: "Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God who is our salvation."  The NIV actually uses the phrase "God our Savior."

He delivered Israel when they followed Him.  And God continues to deliver believers who follow Him.  The call is ever urgent to follow the Savior.  Follow Christ's death and resurrection to salvation.  Follow salvation to a life worthy of Him.  He promises a life of eternal hope, for those who will choose to follow.

The world competes fiercely with our affections, our desires, our appetites.  Foolishness, as the Proverbs demonstrate, calls us to follow, while Wisdom likewise calls. 

Join me today in the praise of God, our Savior.  Tell someone else about His wonderful love as our fearless Leader!  We, unlike Israel long before, should never forget or take for granted what He has done, going before us.