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| November 16, 2001 |
| "LORD, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God." Psalm 90:1-2 The setting for this psalm is out there on the desert during Israel's wanderings. When the people of Israel came from the bondage of Egypt, they were led first to Mount Sinai where God gave them the Law. Then they went up to enter the Promised Land; but, instead of entering it, they turned back to that frightful desert. For thirty-eight years they wandered in the desert ~ until that generation died. So many people are like this today ~ still wandering, turning from God. Yet, through all generations of people, God is still our refuge ~ our home! He has been and always will be our "dwelling place. . . even from everlasting to everlasting. . ." The word everlasting is figurative in the Hebrew. It means "from the vanishing point to the vanishing point." God is from the vanishing point in the past and reaches to the vanishing point in eternity future. Just as far as we can see, from vanishing point to vanishing point, He is still God! How majestic is this thought! Application: God has given us a comfortable dwelling place here on earth, and He assures us a perfect home in His heavenly Kingdom as we put our trust in Him. Through His creation we see His hand ~ in redemption we will see His heart! Let us always be mindful that He is and has always been our dwelling place! May God bless you with a wonderful day as you seek to witness to the many wanderer's out there and let them know of God's dwelling place. Love in Christ, Sandy |