5-15-07 Psalms 18:7, 8

Psalms 18:7, 8 (NIVUS)
The earth trembled and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains shook; they trembled because he was angry. Smoke rose from his nostrils; consuming fire came from his mouth, burning coals blazed out of it.

Psalms 18:7, 8 (NLT)
Then the earth quaked and trembled; the foundations of the mountains shook; they quaked because of his anger. Smoke poured from his nostrils; fierce flames leaped from his mouth; glowing coals flamed forth from him.

Psalms 18:7, 8 (NRSV)
Then the earth reeled and rocked; the foundations also of the mountains trembled and quaked, because he was angry. Smoke went up from his nostrils, and devouring fire from his mouth; glowing coals flamed forth from him.

Usually the earth is firm and stable, for Adonai the Almighty holds it up and together. However, there are times when it is troubled and agitated and will begin to move and shake. It will tremble and undulate in fear. Sometimes the very foundations of the mountains and hills will quiver, fret, and quake.

Why does the earth react so violently? Sometimes it is because the Lord God is glowing in anger over the enemy's tactics against His children. When you call to the Lord for help, His jealousy and zeal for you is aroused, for He is displeased with the suffering you experience. It grieves Him to see how you are being attacked and He is ready to contend with Satan on your behalf.
The Most High is passionate for His children and His enemies see smoke rising from His nostrils. He shows them that He is a consuming, devouring fire. He blows flames upon all of the enemy's works and they are burned