Psalm 136:10–15 (ESV) — 10 to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
11 and brought Israel out from among them,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
12 with a strong hand and an outstretched arm,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
13 to him who divided the Red Sea in two,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
14 and made Israel pass through the midst of it,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
15 but overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
NOTE: The next
section of verses focuses on the rescue from Egypt. After each verse, as is the
case throughout the Psalm, is the refrain, "for his steadfast love endures
forever." The events of the past serve as reminders of God's steadfast love.
Most events have to be viewed in the past because in the midst, it does not
seem as if God is aware or is working. As we look back on events in our life,
we see the hand of God, and we see that it is good and loving. In fact, I would
argue (for a believer) that if something still does not look good, even viewing
it in the past, then there are still things that God is doing to bring good out
of it. Paul tells us in Romans that God is working in all things to bring good
to those who love him and are called by him. So, if it still looks bad, then
there are still things to learn and to understand from God's perspective.
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