Speaking of God’s great works (Psalm 66:5, yesterday’s focus: “Come and see the works of God”), Psalm 66:6 now continues: “He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.” God in history!

As far as God making an ocean bed dry … Exodus 14:29 tells us: “But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.” A miracle, as the Jews escaped Egypt, the clutches of Pharaoh.

And then going through the flood on foot, the crossing of the River Jordan may be in view. This time under Joshua’s leadership. Joshua 3:13 tells the story, God talking. “And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap.” What a promise!

And it happened! “And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people; and as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,) that the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho. And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.” Joshua 3:14-17

No wonder Psalm 66:6 recounts these great events. “He (our Lord) turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.”

The verb “rejoice” is “samach” in Hebrew. They were “glad.” Twice in Scripture this verb is rendered “to be merry!” The “time/tense” property of this word suggests on-going joy, as well. Habitual delight, when viewing God’s great works!

Today, can you think of a thing or two God has done on your behalf?

Maybe not an ocean parting or a river splitting … but astounding nonetheless?

Like saving your soul?

Or protecting a loved one?

Or answering a prayer?

Or just being faithful?

If so, maybe we all should be more grateful to Him!

More “joyful” in Him!

Remember. “He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in Him.”

Today invest some time pondering one of God’s great deeds!

And consequently … worship Him.

— Dr. Mike Bagwell