Read Psalm 114.
The nation was consistently reminded of those historic times where the LORD demonstrated His power on their behalf.
Three hallmark moments are in this psalm:
1. The Red Sea divided.
In Exodus 14, the rejoicing of freedom from bondage turned quickly to terror as the Egyptian army trapped Israel against the shores of the Red Sea. But God intervened and parted the sea. Israel crossed on dry ground. Their pursuers all drowned as they attempted to follow.
2. The Jordan River divided.
In Joshua 3, God gave the next generation a similar experience. Leaving their camp on the east side of the Jordan River, the nation marched toward the water at flood stage. When the priests stepped into the river, it parted and Israel walked into the Promised Land on dry ground.
3. Water from the rock.
Between the first two miracles that are mentioned above is this one. During the forty years of wandering the wilderness God miraculously provided for the nation. In Exodus 17 they had no water for the millions of people in the Sinai desert. The LORD instructed Moses to strike the rock and an ample supply of water flowed from it.
They were never to forget those times in the past when God intervened, answered their prayers, and met their needs. More than their history, these events branded them as a nation. No one else ever experienced these things. But even greater was the overarching lesson of their faith. The LORD always uses the miracles to deliver a message. The earth trembles at His presence (vv.6-7).
God's miracles are proofs of His presence and care of His people.
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