What lessons on divine justice can we learn from Psalm 106:11? Setting the Moment in Psalm 106:11 Psalm 106 recounts Israel’s history, spotlighting God’s faithfulness amid the nation’s repeated rebellion. Verse 11 recalls the Red Sea judgment: “The waters covered their foes; not one of them remained.” Key Observations from the Verse • Absolute language—“covered,” “not one”—underscores the totality of God’s action. • Justice falls on “their foes,” not indiscriminately, but precisely on those opposing God and His people. • The rescue and the judgment happen simultaneously: deliverance for Israel, destruction for Egypt. Lessons on Divine Justice • God’s justice is complete – Nothing slips through: “not one of them remained.” – Cross-reference: “Not so much as one of them remained” at the original event (Exodus 14:28). • God’s justice is righteous and deserved – Pharaoh had hardened his heart repeatedly (Exodus 9:34–35). – Scripture affirms: “All His ways are justice…just and upright is He” (Deuteronomy 32:4). • God’s justice vindicates His people – While the same sea is judgment for Egypt, it is salvation for Israel (Exodus 14:29–30). – Romans 12:19: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” • God’s justice warns against persistent rebellion – Persistent opposition to God invites certain judgment (Nahum 1:3). – Galatians 6:7: “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, he will reap.” • God’s justice reveals His sovereignty over nature and nations – He commands the waters; creation obeys its Creator. – Psalm 29:10: “The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.” • God’s justice foreshadows final judgment – The Red Sea scene previews ultimate, irreversible justice (Revelation 19:2). – Assurance: just as no Egyptian escaped, no final enemy of God will prevail. Take-Home Encouragements • Trust God’s timing—justice may tarry in our eyes, but it never fails in His plan. • Rest in God’s protection—He is able to save completely while judging wickedness. • Walk in reverent obedience—divine justice is both a comfort and a call to holiness. |
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