Your right hand, Lord, was majestic in power.Your right hand, Lord, shattered the enemy.
-- Exodus 15:6
This passage is pretty straight forward on the surface but is also powerful in it's simplicity. God's overwhelming power need not be understated and the use of the word "shattered" paints a picture of great force coming down on His enemies. Terms like crush or destroy fall short in relation to something being shattered beyond recognition and repair. When called upon, our Lord moves on our sins and troubles, and with a simple swipe of his hand, vanquishes our enemies.
Clearly this is an easy enough translation, however digging deeper there is always more meaning to uncover. Our Lord, powerful as he is, does not shy away or neglect even his smallest enemy. My mind automatically goes to Satan when the term "enemy" is brought up, however any problem one may have can be considered an enemy and more often than not is the work of Satan.
How mighty is our God to not overlook even the smallest problems we bring to him? How loving is our God to spend time to reach out with His (as the verse says) majestic and powerful right hand and touch our lives daily? In His power, there is comfort and in His work, there is freedom.
If a problem should ever arise in your life and you think it is too petty or small for God, you're wrong. We are God's children and he cares for each and every one of us equally and anyone who turns to him will get a response, no matter the severity of the problem. Our God is good and our God is mighty.
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