DCLM Higher Everyday 1 January 2024 — Singing After Success – Part 1
Topic: Singing After Success – Part 1
Text: Exodus 15:1-11
1Then 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 he thrown into the sea.
3The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
4Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.
5The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.
6Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
7And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.
8And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.
9The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
10Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.
11Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Key Verse: “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 he thrown into the sea” (Exodus 15:1).
Message
The children of Israel were threatened by instant annihilation after they left Egypt. They came to a crossroads as they were besieged by the impassable Red Sea and the advancing Egyptian army behind them. Then they cried unto Moses and also to their God who delivered them by parting the Red Sea to grant them safe passage. The enemies were drowned in the sea. Israel sang praises after their deliverance. If you pray when you have a need or a challenge, you must sing when you have a breakthrough or success, just like entering a new year!
Singing is a way of expressing our gratitude to God for the favours we receive from Him. Jesus healed ten lepers and only one returned to appreciate Him for his healing. Jesus was surprised at those who left and was pleased with the one who returned. So, when next you receive a favour or blessing from the Lord, such as passing an exam, securing admission to higher school, acquiring a skill, or accomplishing a feat – remember to sing unto the Lord. Praise God, it is a new year!
Quote: Israel sang praises
Challenge: Pray when in need; sing when delivered.
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to ever live to praise you.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
