Then Sang Moses — E.A. Johnston

The Song of Moses and God's Deliverance

In the book of Exodus, in chapter 15, we find the record of the only song ever recorded of Moses. Psalm 90 is attributed to Moses, but that psalm is more of a prayer than a song. Here in Exodus, Moses pens a song of celebration to capture the moment as the children of Israel stand on the banks of the sea, which has just swallowed up Israel's pursuing enemies of a host of Egyptians and their chariots and their horses.

It's called the Song of Moses because Moses was so elated by this deliverance from God that he bursts into song and he improvises in a sanctified mode of thanksgiving and praises unto almighty God. You know what, friend?

When God comes through with a mighty deliverance for us, we cannot help but to break out into songs of praise as well. The title of my message today, friends, is Then Sang Moses. And my subject is God is a Deliverer.

Exodus 15 and the Song of Victory

In Exodus 15 -1, we read, Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously. The horse and his rider hath been thrown into the sea.

God's Strength, Salvation, and Faithfulness

This song begins with a statement as seen in verse 2. But the Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation. He is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation. My Father is God, and I will exalt him.

So begins this Song of Moses as it plumbs the depths of God's great power in delivering his people. And the song reaches lofty heights of heartfelt expression by man who is overflowing with praise to God because he is overwhelmed by the glory and power and faithfulness of God.

Here, Moses sings of the right hand of the Lord that has become glorious in power. He sings of the greatness of God's excellency in overthrowing his enemies. Moses sings of the wonderful works of God in dividing the sea as a highway for them and the drowning of the Egyptians by the mighty waters as if it were a blast from the nostrils of a holy God.

The song reaches its uttermost heights with the rising crescendo as Moses sings, Who is like unto thee, O Lord, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? 1. It is a song of celebration for what they just witnessed.

Celebration, Praise, and Victory in the Song

2. It is a song of praise to Almighty God for what he has just done. 3. It is a song of victory for the people of God over their enemies. Then we see that Miriam joins in as leading the women in this song as she grabs a timbrel in her hand and the text reads,.

Miriam and the Women's Celebration

And all the women went after her with timbrels and with dances. What a wonderful party! What a glorious celebration! What a memorable song! Our text begins with, Then sang Moses, and it ends in a celebrating victory song.

Finding a Song Through Trials and Deliverance

How about you, friend? Do you have something to sing about? Perhaps you're down in spirit lately over a recent illness or a devastating personal loss or perhaps an unforeseen trial and it's gotten you down, it's given you the blues and the wind has been knocked out of your sails and you've been burdened down by these weights of worry and circumstance.

But through it all, had not God been there with you, strengthening you, comforting you, encouraging you, don't you have a song in your heart for his great deliverance of your sins at Calvary? Isn't Jesus wonderful and isn't he worth singing about?

Singing Victory in Jesus

Depression can be ended with a song. I like the song, Victory in Jesus. I like to sing it. Is there a song you like to sing, friend? Then sing it. Our text says, Then sang Moses, Oh, victory in Jesus, my Savior forever.

He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood. He loved me ere I knew him and all my love is to him. He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.