Exodus 15:3-21 - Homilies By J. Urquhart

The results of deliverance to God's people.

I. THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MARVELLOUSNESS OF GOD 'S POWER (3-12).

1 . The might of Egypt, when measured with the strength of God, was utter vanity (4, 5). The Lord's right hand had dashed in pieces the enemy. What can make the heart afraid which knows the power of God?

2 . The deadly malice of Egypt was extinguished in a moment like a spark beneath the heel. The picture of the foe's deadly purpose

II. CONFIDENCE FOE THE ONWARD WAY .

1 . In his mercy and strength God will lead them to the rest he has promised (13).

2 . This deliverance will fight for them (14-16). The heart of their foes will die within them. And when led into their land this fear of the Lord will be a wall between them and the nations round about. They shall not only be led in, but planted there in undisturbed security (17).

3 . God will, as now, triumph through all the ages, and accomplish, no matter how his people may fear and his enemies may vaunt themselves, all his righteous will (18).— U