Verse of the Day 7/27

Through the Bible- Psalms 53-55, Acts 28:11-31   Good morning, Last week we looked at Joshua 4 and considered how God used the "separating of the waters" to begin and end the exodus.  With such great works and displays of His power and authority He obviously had something in mind for these people.   That same time that I read Joshua 4 in my devotions I read Psalm 114 where we find these verses.   Ps 114:2 the land of Judah became God's sanctuary, and Israel became his kingdom. 3 The Red Sea saw them coming and hurried out of their way! The water of the Jordan River turned away.   God had a plan for them, to be His kingdom and sanctuary, He wasn't going to let a little water (or a lot) stand in His way.   What has God done for us to adopt us as His children, to bring us into His kingdom, to live in us?  What should our response be?   This weekend I read Psalm 116 and came across the following verses which will serve as our verses today . Ps 116:12 What can I offer the Lord for all he has done for me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and praise the Lord's name for saving me.  NLT What can we offer the Lord?  Praise to His name and to live our lives for Him.   While driving back from Anderson SC last week I listened to a Third Day song that would apply.   This is My Offering   Magnificent Holy Father I stand in awe of all I see Of all the things You have created But still You choose to think of me Who am I that You should suffer Your very life to set me free The only thing that I can give You Is the life You gave to me This is my offering, dear Lord This is my offering to You, God And I will give You my life For it's all I have to give Because You gave Your life for me I stand before You at this altar So many have given You more I may not have much I can offer Yet what I have is truly Yours This is my offering What is your offering for all He has done for you?   In Christ, Mike   Ps 116:8-19 8 He has saved me from death,my eyes from tears,my feet from stumbling.9 And so I walk in the Lord's presenceas I live here on earth!10 I believed in you, so I said,"I am deeply troubled, Lord."11 In my anxiety I cried out to you,"These people are all liars!"12 What can I offer the Lord for all he has done for me?13 I will lift up the cup of salvationand praise the Lord's name for saving me.14 I will keep my promises to the Lord in the presence of all his people. 15 The Lord cares deeplywhen his loved ones die.16 O Lord, I am your servant;yes, I am your servant, born into your household;you have freed me from my chains.17 I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgivingand call on the name of the Lord.18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people—19 in the house of the Lord in the heart of Jerusalem.     NLT