Privileged Presence
http://bible.us/psa114.7.nkjv Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the God of Jacob. The presence of someone in position of authority often command fear and trembling, especially for possible retribution of disloyal services. The presence of the Creator of heaven and earth expect to invoke greater fear and trembling. For the children of Israel, even the physical elements of the world (like the sea, star, mountain, etc) roar and quake at the apprehension of the presence of the Lord within the camp of the people of God. Unfortunately, due to willful disobedience, God's people prefer to ignore the presence of God, and rather tremble at the threatening of the elements of the world. However, the Psalmist calls for the saints of the Lord to dare to cultivate the practice of the presence of God. Thereby, there'll be boldness to command the trembling of the elements of abuse and the exhibition of pride in the affairs of God's people. The privilege of...