Write down this song for yourselves, and teach it to the children of Israel; put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for Me against the children of Israel. (Deuteronomy 31:19)
It has long been proven that people can remember things better when they are set to music and articulated through song. From our earliest childhood, most of us were taught in this manner — e.g. learning our ABCs. In the synagogue, the word of God is most often canted, i.e. sung, in order to help the people retain what the Word has to say. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that the words God wished for the people to remember through the ages would be presented in a song.
This particular song, recorded in the following chapter, was not necessarily a jubilant tune — it was to stand as a testimony to the people reciting their shortcomings and failures. Through the ages, the people of God would be reminded in this song of God’s goodness and our weakness, and the subsequent ramifications. However, as is always the case with our Father, He doesn’t rebuke unless He also accentuates the path that leads to restoration. In short, the potential for restoration is always present when there is repentance.
In the Revelation, John saw a vast number of people who, he said, overcame the beast, his image and his mark. These people were gathered together to sing the song of Moses, a song reminiscent of Israel’s deliverance from Pharaoh and his chariots. My point is, God has always made a way that leads to life, deliverance and restoration; it is up to us whether or not we will follow that path. To all who do, though we have often come up short in our faithfulness, we have the promise that our restoration will be complete, meaning that we will be gathered together to be with Him. We who have overcome by the power of His might will sing the song of Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy” (Revelation 15:3-4).
Blessings and Shalom,
Bill
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