What lessons can we learn from God's actions in Psalm 78:13 today? Setting the Scene Psalm 78 recounts Israel’s history so each generation remembers God’s mighty works. Verse 13 zooms in on the Red Sea crossing: “He split the sea and brought them through; He placed the waters upright like a wall.” (Psalm 78:13) What God Did—Three Clear Actions • He split the sea. • He led His people through. • He held the waters up like walls. These happened exactly as recorded in Exodus 14:21-22. The same God “does great wonders” (Psalm 136:4). Core Lessons for Today • God’s power is limitless – Nature obeyed Him then, and still does (Job 38:8-11; Mark 4:39). – No obstacle is too massive for the One who made the oceans. • God personally delivers His people – He “brought them through.” Salvation is always His initiative (Isaiah 43:16-19; Ephesians 2:8-9). – He still “rescues us from the domain of darkness” (Colossians 1:13). • God creates safe passage where none exists – He fashioned dry ground between walls of water. – He can open doors today that seem sealed shut (Revelation 3:7-8). • God’s miracles deserve remembrance – Forgetfulness breeds unbelief (Psalm 78:11). – Recounting His works fuels faith for present trials (Psalm 103:2). • God’s judgment and mercy run side by side – The same waters that saved Israel destroyed Egypt (Exodus 14:26-28). – Trusting Him brings life; resisting Him brings loss (John 3:36). Practical Applications 1. Review His past faithfulness List personal “Red Sea moments” and thank Him aloud. 2. Face current challenges with confidence Speak Psalm 78:13 over impossible situations; God still “makes a way in the sea” (Isaiah 43:16). 3. Walk forward in obedience Israel had to step between towering walls. Act on God’s Word even when the path looks risky (James 2:17). 4. Teach the next generation Tell children and new believers how God intervenes (Psalm 78:4-7), so they set their hope in Him. Encouragement for the Week The God who once held back oceans is unchanged. Whatever looms ahead, He can part it, guide you through it, and close it safely behind you. |
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