What can we learn about God's power from Psalm 106:10? Psalm 106:10 in Focus “He saved them from the hand that hated them; He redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.” Snapshot of Divine Power • God’s power is rescuing power—He intervenes when His people are helpless. • His power is redeeming power—He buys back what was threatened or lost. • His power is conquering power—He breaks the grip of the strongest foe. Power Displayed in the Exodus Psalm 106:10 recalls the Red Sea deliverance (Exodus 14). Notice how God’s power unfolds: 1. Command over creation—“The LORD drove the sea back” (Exodus 14:21–22). 2. Absolute victory—“The waters returned and covered the chariots and horsemen” (Exodus 14:27). 3. Undeniable rescue—“That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians” (Exodus 14:30). 4. Permanent redemption—“You have led in Your steadfast love the people You have redeemed” (Exodus 15:13). Layers of Power Revealed • Moral Authority—God judges evil; the “hand that hated them” could not stand before His holiness (Exodus 9:16; Psalm 34:21). • Covenant Faithfulness—He acted because He had sworn to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 2:24; Deuteronomy 7:8). • Sovereign Freedom—No human king, army, or circumstance can restrain Him (Psalm 115:3). • Saving Might—The same power that split the sea now secures eternal salvation for believers (Isaiah 43:16–17; Romans 8:31). What This Means for Us Today • Confidence in crisis—The God who shattered Pharaoh’s grip still delivers from addiction, fear, oppression, and sin (Psalm 34:17). • Assurance of redemption—If He redeemed Israel from Egypt, He can redeem any life story, however tangled (Colossians 1:13–14). • Fuel for worship—Remembering His historic acts ignites present praise (Psalm 106:1–2; Revelation 15:3). • Motivation for obedience—The One who saves deserves our wholehearted loyalty (Deuteronomy 6:12–13; 1 Corinthians 6:20). God’s power, showcased in Psalm 106:10, is not a relic of ancient history. It is the unchanging strength of the living Lord who rescues, redeems, and reigns—then, now, and forever. |