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First, It was such an instance of God's power as would terrify their enemies, and quite dishearten them, Ex 15:14-16. The very report of the overthrow of the Egyptians would be more than half the over throw of all their other enemies; it would sink their spirits, which would go far towards the sinking of their powers and interests; he Philistines, Moabites, Edomites, and Canaanites (with each of which nations Israel was to grapple), would be alarmed by it, would be quite dispirited, and would conclude it was in vain to fight against Israel, when a God of such power fought for them. It had this effect; the Edomites were afraid of them (De 2:4), so were the Moabites (Nu 22:3), and the Canaanites, Jos 2:9,10,5:1. Thus God sent his fear before them (Ex 23:27), and cut off the spirit of princes.
Secondly, It was such a beginning of God's favour to them as gave them an earnest of the perfection of his kindness. This was but in order to something further: Thou shalt bring them in, Ex 15:17. If he thus bring them out of Egypt, notwithstanding their unworthiness, and the difficulties that lay in the way of their escape, doubtless he will bring them into Canaan; for has he begun (so begun), and will he not make an end? Note, Our experiences of God's power and favour should be improved for the support of our expectations. "Thou hast, therefore, not only thou canst, but we trust thou wilt," is good arguing. Thou wilt plant them in the place which thou has made for thee to dwell in.
Note, It is good dwelling where God dwells, in his church on earth (Ps 27:4), in his church in heaven, Joh 17:24. Where he says, "This is my rest forever," we should say, "Let it be ours."
Lastly, The great ground of the encouragement which they draw from this work of wonder is, The Lord shall reign for ever and ever, Ex 15:18. They had now seen an end of