8 He it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
both of man and of beast;
9 who in your midst, O Egypt,
sent signs and wonders
against Pharaoh and all his servants;
10 who struck down many nations
and killed mighty kings,
11 Sihon, king of the Amorites,
and Og, king of Bashan,
and all the kingdoms of Canaan,
12 and gave their land as a heritage,
a heritage to his people Israel.
both of man and of beast;
9 who in your midst, O Egypt,
sent signs and wonders
against Pharaoh and all his servants;
10 who struck down many nations
and killed mighty kings,
11 Sihon, king of the Amorites,
and Og, king of Bashan,
and all the kingdoms of Canaan,
12 and gave their land as a heritage,
a heritage to his people Israel.
Psalm 135:8-12 ESV
One of my favorite songs from "Fiddler on the Roof" is "Tradition". In it Tevye speaks of traditions on how to eat, sleep, work, even wear clothes. He stresses the importance of traditions in helping the Jews "keep our balance for many, many years." The genealogical records of the Jewish people are legendary.
In Psalm 135 David references some of the historical events in the lives of his Jewish ancestors to remind the readers of God's enduring love, protection, and deliverance. The God of his fathers was ever-present then and the same God is still present today.
While most Christian families don't have the generational traditions or centuries of genealogy, it is still important for us to recall the times when God has intervened in our lives to save, protect, and bless us. These remembrances serve to encourage us during difficult times and give us cause to celebrate during times of plenty.
Think back to that car wreck. Consider the downsizing at work that your survived. Reflect on those rough years in your marriage that God led you through. God is faithful. He is ever-present. His hand can be seen in our lives if we will take the time to reflect.
Praise Him. Thank Him. Count on Him.
6 “For I the Lord do not change;"
Malachi 3:6 ESV
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