Psalm 136-139 God's Love Continues Even In The Deaths Of Unbelievers?

In chapter 136, it seems that the writer is telling us that God’s love for the Israelites (and for us as well) shines out in everything that happens, even in the killings of the firstborn sons of Egypt, the drowning of the Egyptian army, and in the killing of great kings of that time.  Now, from Israel’s point of view, that’s apparent.  But would Egypt and Bashan and the Amorites agree?  I’d say yes, based on the parable of the rich man speaking with Lazarus across the vast gulf that separated them during death.

For once our lives are over here, and we are faced with the eternal choice we’ve each made by accepting or not accepting the death of Jesus on the cross for us, and we see God’s goodness and our own sinfulness, we can’t help but agree with him that His judgments are fair and right.  It will be only because of His grace that we are spared.  Yes, He gave us free will on this earth, but what did we do with it?  That’s the question.

Father, if only those Egyptians killed while crossing the Red Sea could talk with non-Christian Egyptians today and let them know!  What a very different world we would live in!  Your love would even continue for them by ceasing an existence that would only lead to additional sin and greater punishment.  But in Your great love, You remove them from a sinful life that could end up only costing them more in eternity.  Your love does continue forever.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford