5-25-07 Psalms 18:13, 14

Psalms 18:13, 14 (NIVUS)
The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. He shot his arrows and scattered the enemies, great bolts of lightning and routed them.

Psalms 18:13, 14 (NLT)
The LORD thundered from heaven; the Most High gave a mighty shout. He shot his arrows and scattered his enemies; his lightning flashed, and they were greatly confused.

Psalms 18:13, 14 (NRSV)
The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Most High uttered his voice. And he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; he flashed forth lightnings, and routed them.

Psalms 18:13, 14 (NAS)
The LORD also thundered in the heavens, And the Most High uttered His voice, Hailstones and coals of fire. And He sent out His arrows, and scattered them, And lightning flashes in abundance, and routed them.

The Lord Jehovah is love and yet love sometimes becomes irritated and angry. God's anger can be heard, at times, in the crash and roar of thunder from heaven. But who should fear the thunder of God's anger? Those who are His adversaries and foes should tremble when the Most High utters His voice. Those who continue to hate and show hostility to Adonai the Supreme God put themselves in a position to feel the results of His wrath. Hailstones and coals of fire may kindle upon them, if they refuse to repent and turn to God for help.

The Lord will send out arrows to wound His enemies. They will be pierces and cut in two. God will dash them in pieces and disperse their onslaughts. The Lord's enemies will be scattered with His lightening and flashing sword, for the host the Almighty's army will break the unity in the enemy's camp. They will be abundantly disturbed and there shall be great commotion in their midst. The Lord will break, crush, and destroy them. He will vanquish His foes.

You, however, do not need to fear the wrath of the Most High. You have been granted His mercy and favor because you believe in and trust His Son Jesus Christ. You are no longer God's foe and adversary, but you are now His child, with all the rights and privileges of an heir of the Kingdom!