Deuteronomy 32:1-4 – Our faithful God

We learned earlier that God instructed Moses to write a song as a witness against the children of Israel. The song is found in Deuteronomy 32:1-43. But in Deuteronomy 31:29, we are told that the words of this song were heard in the assembly of the people. The song was intended to be sung alongside the reading of the law. As they repeatedly sang the song, those words would be etched into their memory for generations to come. The song speaks of God’s goodness, His sovereignty, His matchless grace, and His judgment. It also speaks of the blessings that God would gladly pour over His people but also sadly described how they would respond to him with ingratitude. We see in this song the clear portrayal of the relationship God had with Israel, His people.

Many metaphors and imageries are used to speak of God’s goodness. The song begins with the call for the earth to listen as God speaks from heaven. Just as the droplets of rain and dew that fall quietly on grasses and green plants bring freshness, the word of God will also bring freshness to the soul. Just as the droplets of dew will fall quietly in the stillness of the early morning so also can the gracious word be heard in the stillness of the heart and soul. Though gently imparted, the message it proclaims is of paramount importance. It conveys the greatness of God and how deserving He is of our adulation. Verse 4 calls God the Rock. He is strong and stable hence His works are perfect. His ways are just. There is no partiality in Him. He is faithful and fair, as well as righteous and upright. What a God! We must have Him as the foundation of our lives. Without Him, it is difficult to be firm, solid, immovable, faithful, fair, righteous, and upright. Let’s make Him the foundation of our daily living!