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My commentary states that this psalm may have been written
to encourage the remnant returning from Babylonian exile and to remind them
that “they were God’s chosen people and that God worked
according to His schedule.” It also applied these principles to us today
as Abraham’s spiritual children.
This psalm rehearses the history of the nation of Israel and
God’s interaction over the centuries, and my commentary noted that, “Even when
they erred, the Lord protected them and even reproved kings
on their behalf.” The psalmist told of
Joseph and the Egyptian slavery of his people.
“Joseph experienced great
suffering in prison, for in God’s
economy, suffering precedes glory and being a servant precedes being a ruler
… God always sends His servant ahead
to prepare the way. God permitted the Egyptians to persecute
His people, for suffering is one of the secrets of fruitfulness.”
From all of this my commentary summarized, “God’s people
live on promises, not explanations,
and it is through faith and patience that we see these promises fulfilled.
But God’s keeping His promises meant much more for Israel than victory
over the enemy and acquisition of riches.
It meant accepting the
responsibility of obeying the God who had been so faithful to them. Before his death, Joshua reminded the people
what the Lord had done for them and admonished them to serve the Lord and not turn to idols. When we
consider all that the Lord has done for us,
we find we have the same obligation.”
Father, thank You for the reminder this morning of all the
miracles You have done for my family.
Thank You for the reminder that I need to be faithful to You as a
result. Please help me today to obey
Your will for my life and to tell others what You have done for me.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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