For Kids · 3 min with a grown-up
Psalm 114 is a song that remembers the day God rescued His people from Egypt. It tells the story in a fun, surprising way - the sea ran, the hills danced!
Today's Story
Long ago, God's people were stuck in a faraway land called Egypt. Then God led them out to a brand new home. This song remembers that wonderful day - and it tells it in a way that might make you giggle.
When God's people came to the edge of the sea, the song says the sea looked and ran away! It pulled itself back so the people could walk across on dry ground.
A big river called the Jordan did it too. It turned right around and ran the other way to let them through.
And the mountains? The song says the mountains “leaped like rams” and the little hills “skipped like lambs.” Imagine giant hills jumping up and down like happy baby sheep!
Why did the sea run and the hills dance? Because God was there. The song says, “Earth, tremble while the Lord is here.” Even the biggest, heaviest things wiggle with wonder when God comes near.
God is so strong that the whole world notices. And that same strong God watches over you.
A Big Word
Memory Verse
Talk About It
- The song says the sea ran away and the hills skipped like lambs. What is the most amazing thing you have ever seen God make in nature?
- God opened a path through the sea so His people could go free. Has there ever been a time something hard worked out and you felt thankful?
- If the mountains danced because God was near, what could you do to show you are glad God is with you?