Psalms 66:6

Psalms 66:6

Verse 6 recounts the exodus moment: “He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.” The sea crossing is a paradigmatic miracle of deliverance, memory, and covenant faithfulness. The transition from chaos to order—sea to dry ground—becomes a symbol of God’s power to redeem and rescue. The phrase “they went through” links the ancient deliverance with communal rejoicing, placing the speaker into the ongoing story of God’s redemptive acts. The Psalmist invites readers to remember that God’s mighty acts in history are not distant myths but real events that shape identity and worship.

This verse anchors deliverance as a central pillar of trust in God. The exodus is the foundational act of Israel’s identity, demonstrating God’s supremacy over chaos and empires. It also foreshadows redemptive patterns found in the life of the Messiah, where waters again symbolize baptismal renewal and salvation. The communal rejoicing in deliverance underscores the communal nature of salvation—God’s acts benefit a people, not only individuals.

In modern life, think of “crossing the waters” as overcoming difficult transitions—graduation, job changes, or personal crises. Reflect on past deliverances to fuel faith in current trials. Encourage others by sharing stories of how God carried you through rough seasons and enabled new beginnings. Consider baptism or water-related symbols to remind a faith community of cleansing, renewal, and new life in Christ. When you face overwhelming situations, recall the sea that God has already dried up, and trust Him to guide you through.

Cross-References: Exodus 14:21-22; Isaiah 43:16-19; 1 Corinthians 10:1-2; 1 Peter 3:21; Psalm 114:7-8