Feeling far Short on Strength and Sufficiency. Nothing but Vapors in our Mind, our Soul and our Spirit. Exodus 15:1-8

Exodus 15:1-8 Complete Jewish Bible

15 Then Moshe and the people of Isra’el sang this song to Adonai:

“I will sing to Adonai, for he is highly exalted:
the horse and its rider he threw in the sea.

² Yah is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.
This is my God: I will glorify him;
my father’s God: I will exalt him.
³ Adonai is a warrior;
Adonai is his name.

⁴ Pharaoh’s chariots and his army
he hurled into the sea.
His elite commanders
were drowned in the Sea of Suf.
⁵ The deep waters covered them;
they sank to the depths like a stone.

⁶ Your right hand, Adonai, is sublimely powerful;
your right hand, Adonai, shatters the foe.
⁷ By your great majesty you bring down your enemies;
you send out your wrath to consume them like stubble.

⁸ With a blast from your nostrils the waters piled up —
the waters stood up like a wall,
the depths of the sea became firm ground.

Word of God for the Children of God

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.

Exodus 15, often called the Song of Moses, teaches us to praise God for His mighty deliverance and power, as well as the importance of trusting Him even in the midst of life’s challenges, celebrating God’s protection and provision

Exodus 15:2 encapsulates the essence of a profound spiritual declaration, one that has guided and uplifted countless souls across millennia.

It is an ancient verse that serves as a reminder of God’s enduring presence in our lives, offering strength, joy, and salvation.

What is the message of Exodus 15-2?

It is an encouraging statement of how we can rely on God’s strength, which is so much greater than our own. It is an eternal reminder that God is our mighty salvation from ALL our problems… big and small. But looking closely, this verse is framed with the rightful context for our lives that can be easy to forget.

What does “song” mean in Exodus 15-2?

The song of Moses that we have in Exodus 15 is characterized by praise and celebration for God’s delivery of His people from the army of Pharaoh which God caused to be swallowed up in the Red Sea.

What are two key lessons from Exodus?

Exodus shows how God kept Pharaoh from continuing to oppress the Israelites and from destroying them.

The book also shows how God moved the people of Israel into the wilderness to begin the ages long process of developing them into the nation he wanted them to become. This is a good reminder that after deliverance comes development.

Here’s a deeper look at the lessons Exodus 15 imparts:

• Praise and Worship: The chapter is a powerful song of praise, highlighting God’s triumph and victory. The Israelites, after being rescued from the Red Sea, express their joy and gratitude for God’s intervention. 
• God’s Power and Glory: Exodus 15 portrays God as a mighty warrior, demonstrating His ability to overcome enemies and provide salvation. The song emphasizes God’s holiness, awfulness, and miraculous power. 
• Trust in God: The Israelites’ experience in the Red Sea serves as a reminder of God’s faithfulness and the importance of trusting in Him, even when faced with difficult situations. 
• God as a Savior: The song reminds us that God is our strength, song, and salvation, offering comfort and guidance in times of trouble. 
• God’s Covenant Love: The song highlights God’s love and commitment to his people, a promise of protection and guidance as they journey towards their destiny. 
• Lessons for Today: Exodus 15 encourages us to continually, constantly sing praises to God, trust in His strength, and find solace in His presence, reminding all of us to approach life’s challenges with a heart full of gratitude and faith. 

How can I apply the many profound lessons from Exodus into my life today?

Some, but immeasurably far from all, inspiring, profound lessons from Exodus.

• Freedom is a divine right: The story of Exodus is about the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt. 
• God can use broken people: God can use people who have done bad things. 
• God cares about justice and mercy: God provides rules and structure so we can succeed as His people. 
• God’s mighty acts show He is the one true God: God’s mighty acts show He is the Lord of all Creation. 

How to apply Exodus to our 21st century Christian life; 

• Be willing to experience the Exodus in your own life.
• Let God take you from captivity to freedom.
• Hold onto your faith and have courage as you wait on deliverance.
• Celebrate as you wait, knowing that your deliverance will lead you to a greater place, role, or position.
• Trust in God through it all.
• Remain as a foreigner because He’s with you.
• His promises are true.
• His mercies are new every morning
• Great is His Faithfulness.

Here’s an even deeper dive into the devotional message of Exodus 15:2:

• God as Strength and Song: The verse declares God as the source of strength and joy (“my strength and my song”). In times of difficulty, we can find solace and power in knowing God is our source of strength. 
• Salvation: The Israelites, having just experienced a miraculous deliverance from Pharaoh, understand God as their savior. This verse reminds us of God’s transformative presence in our lives, emphasizing that we are saved by Him. 
• Personal Testimonial: This isn’t just a general statement, but a personal declaration: “This is my God, and I will praise Him”. It’s an affirmation of faith and a recognition of God’s personal involvement in our lives. 
• Praise and Exaltation: The verse encourages praise and exaltation of God, recognizing Him as the God of our fathers and forefathers. This demonstrates the legacy of faith and the importance of honoring God. 
• Trust in God’s Power: The Israelites had seen God’s power displayed in the Red Sea miracle, and they understood God as their strength and their defense. We should remember that God is our strength and our defense in every part of our lives, even in difficult times. 
• God is our Refuge: Exodus 15:2 reminds us to remember that God is our refuge in times of trouble, just as He was for the Israelites. We can trust that God will guide us through every storm and difficulty, and that his love and grace are always with us. 
• Apply it to our lives: This verse is a covenant call to action, urging us to declare God is our God and to proclaim His name, recognizing Him as our only refuge and our only sure deliverer, and to place our trust in His power and guidance. 

The power of God is always accessible to us, and it is always sufficient for all his purposes for our life—including every single detail.

Every single thing you’re working on and towards for his glory right now.

And when we finally know this, when we truly understand that the Lord will strengthen us sufficiently to help us climb the mountain of life and trudge through each bump and valley—we find great gratitude for this gift.

And as we continue to recognize and praise him for the life-giving gift of strength he keeps pouring out, we begin to swell with increased touches of joy.

A joy of the Lord radiating in us and around us, additional stores of his strength.

Keeping us truly sturdy, steadily moving forward, with him right by our side.  

In the name of God, the father and God the Son and God, the Holy Spirit,

Praying …

Psalm 46

To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.

¹ God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
² Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed,
and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
³ though the waters thereof roar and be troubled,
though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
⁴ There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God,
the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
⁵ God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved:
God shall help her, and that right early.
⁶ The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved:
he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
⁷ The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
⁸ Come, behold the works of the Lord,
what desolations he hath made in the earth.
⁹ He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth;
he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder;
he burneth the chariot in the fire.

¹⁰ Be still, and know that I am God:
I will be exalted among the heathen,
I will be exalted in the earth.
¹¹ The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.

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