God's concern for future generations inspired this song, recited by Moses. Art, poetry, and music powerfully mold and shape culture, for better or worse. God uses all of these to continue to reveal himself generation to generation.

The song begins by revealing who God is. God is the Rock whose work is perfect and who remains faithful and just. As Creator and Father, God is objectively and subjectively intimate in relationship with His people who in contrast are corrupt. God chose Israel, cared and provided for them as the apple of his eye; God watched over them like a mother eagle. God led them day by day as a good Father providing all the best things.

But God's people grew fat on God's blessings and abandoned the God who made and saved them. Like an unfaithful spouse, they turn to idols of contemporary culture. God's anger resulting in wrath and calamity were symbols of a jealous God. Yet God's goal is to receive his people again – not based on their merits but based on his mercy and his desire to reveal that mercy to all nations of the world (26-27).


Application: Father, you are so faithful and just to me and my family, in spite of my unfaithfulness. Thank you for seeking me and revealing your mercy. May songs of your mercy and faithfulness turn our culture and the hearts of our children back to you.
One Word: The LORD is our Father