In his providence, God called for a famine in the land (105:16), which eventually led the nation into Egyptian bondage. And yet, God provided deliverance through Joseph (105:17). We must learn to see God at work in the events of life. While in this bondage, God sent another deliverer in the form of Moses (105:26). Egypt rejoiced when Israel finally left because they feared them (105:38). God, of course, struck that fear into their hearts.

Throughout the wilderness wanderings, God led his people with a cloud and fire (105:39). God may not lead people today just like that, but God does lead and guide. He provided the quail and manna (105:40), and water (105:41). God has many promises to provide for his people. Paul recognized this when he said, “My God shall supply” (Phil. 4:19). You can trust the faithfulness of God.

There was a miraculous deliverance from the bondage in Egypt with the rebuke of the Red Sea (106:9-11). As a result, the people sang a song of praise (106:12). Don't forget to praise God when he gives a victory. They soon forgot God and his wonderful works (106:13-22) and as a result, God sent enemy nations to destroy the people of God. Their enemies oppressed them and many times God delivered them (106:42-43). In His faithfulness, God heard their cries (106:44), remembered his covenant, and even repented in mercy (106:45), and pitied them in captivity (106:46).