Exodus 15 (NIV) (please read the entire Chapter 15; portions listed below)

1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord:

“I will sing to the Lord,
for he is highly exalted.
Both horse and driver
he has hurled into the sea.

2 “The Lord is my strength and my defense;
he has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
3 The Lord is a warrior;
the Lord is his name.
4 Pharaoh’s chariots and his army
he has hurled into the sea.
The best of Pharaoh’s officers
are drowned in the Red Sea.
5 The deep waters have covered them;
they sank to the depths like a stone.
6 Your right hand, Lord,
was majestic in power.
Your right hand, Lord,
shattered the enemy.

7 “In the greatness of your majesty
you threw down those who opposed you.
You unleashed your burning anger;
it consumed them like stubble.

11 Who among the gods
is like you, Lord?
Who is like you—
majestic in holiness,
awesome in glory,
working wonders?

12 “You stretch out your right hand,
and the earth swallows your enemies.
13 In your unfailing love you will lead
the people you have redeemed.
In your strength you will guide them
to your holy dwelling.
14 The nations will hear and tremble;

18 “The Lord reigns
for ever and ever.”

19 When Pharaoh’s horses, chariots and horsemen went into the sea, the Lord brought the waters of the sea back over them, but the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.

Reflection:

In the Bible, there are so many instances where the Red Sea salvation experience of the Israelites is remembered and recounted over and over again. Have you ever wondered why? When we read those parts, we could respond with, “I know this story already,” and move on quickly. But let’s take a moment to wonder why God would remind us over and over again. Perhaps it is because it is vital for us to remember that how God has saved us was something we could not have even thought of let alone put into effect on our own. Correctly recounting the salvation of God softens our hearts and resets them back to that place of being humble and grateful before Him.

Responding to the Transmission:

Let’s remember how God has saved us - not just the first time when He brought us from death to life to become His son or daughter, but also the many times since then where God has demonstrated that He will continue to deliver and care for us. The Israelites faced many real threats of capture and death. We too, at times, face real threats, real diseases and real pain. But God intervenes with His salvation and grace, and He will complete what He has begun. Let’s remember and worship Him with thanksgiving.