In what ways can we "rejoice in Him" as seen in Psalm 66:6? Setting the Scene “He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.” (Psalm 66:6) • The psalmist is recalling Israel’s Red Sea crossing (Exodus 14:21-22) and, by extension, the Jordan crossing (Joshua 3:16-17). • Both events display God’s power to rescue, provide a pathway, and prove His covenant faithfulness. What Rejoicing Looked Like Then • Awe at the miracle itself—walls of water held back by God’s hand. • Celebration of freedom—slavery in Egypt was permanently behind them. • Fresh confidence—if God could part a sea, He could handle whatever lay ahead. • Communal worship—Exodus 15 records corporate singing led by Moses and Miriam. Ways We Can Rejoice in Him Today 1. Celebrate His Past Deliverance – Remember personal “Red Sea” moments when God intervened. – Share testimonies to encourage others (Psalm 66:16). 2. Rejoice in Present Provision – Thank Him for daily bread and open doors (Matthew 6:11; Revelation 3:8). – Note practical blessings in a gratitude journal. 3. Anticipate Future Victories – Trust that the God who split seas still leads through impossible barriers (Isaiah 43:16-19). – Sing songs of faith before the breakthrough arrives (2 Chronicles 20:21-22). 4. Rest in His Unchanging Character – His goodness is not mood-dependent (James 1:17). – Meditate on His names—Deliverer, Provider, Shepherd. 5. Engage in Corporate Praise – Join gathered worship where voices unite like Israel on the far shore (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Encourage one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19). 6. Express Joy in Obedience – Walk forward “on foot” through the path He opens, showing trust by action (John 14:15). – Serve others, turning gratitude into good works (Galatians 5:13). Practical Steps to Cultivate Joy • Start or end each day recounting three reasons to rejoice in Him. • Memorize Psalm 66:6 and recite it when facing “deep waters.” • Play worship music that celebrates God’s mighty acts. • Mark anniversaries of answered prayers as spiritual milestones. Scriptures That Echo This Joy • Psalm 126:3 — “The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” • Philippians 4:4 — “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” • 1 Peter 1:8 — “…you rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” • Isaiah 12:2 — “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD Himself, is my strength and my song…” Living It Out Rejoicing in Him, as modeled in Psalm 66:6, means making God’s past, present, and future faithfulness the soundtrack of our lives—singing on the shoreline, marching through dry ground, and praising Him long after the waves have settled. |
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