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Psalm 105 is written after the return from the Babylonian Captivity.
Many believe 105 and 106 to be connected.
Psalm 105 speaking of God’s grace to His People.
Psalm 106 speaking of His Peoples disgrace to God.
There is much to learn from this Psalm, especially during difficult times.
Verses 1-5 speak to fighting discouragement, and I want to look more closely at those verses in a moment, but for now let’s read quickly through those verses and move on, then I would like to come back to them at the end.
Now beginning in verse 6, we see five reminders about God’s dealings with His people.
I. Remember God’s Promises
Vs. 6-11
God made a covenant with Abraham that His children a great nation.
That He would bless them and make their name great
That He would bless those who blessed them and curse those who cursed them.
All people will be blessed through this nation.
He made this promise to Abraham (9)
Made the oath to Isaac (9b)
confirmed it with Jacob
The land of Canaan will be theirs for an inheritance.
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When we are struggling or discouraged, we need to remember God’s promises to us!
We are promised an inheritance like none other!
An eternal reward in heaven.
He has guaranteed this promise with His Holy Spirit who dwells in us as a down payment for this inheritance.
This promise gives us hope!
It is like an anchor that helps us stay secure in any storm.
If you are discouraged today, keep your eyes on God’s promises!
II.
Remember God’s Protection
Vs 12-15
A. Though Outnumbered
v.12
One plus God is a majority
B. Though in a Strange Place
v12b-13
This world is not my home!
C. Though Surrounded
vs. 14-15
Evil is everywhere, but God will protect!
We face many dangers, just like these early men.
being injured or killed while travelling
being robbed
being attacked
being taken advantage of
being persecuted
Danger can occur in nearly every place.
And it’s just going to get worse.
But we cannot allow fear to control us!
We trust in God’s power and love and wisdom to protect us and we keep moving forward for His kingdom.
Be controlled by the Holy Spirit and you will have peace.
Not only do we need to remember God’s promises, and protection, but Thirdly we need to...
III.
Remember God’s Provision
vs. 16-22
Look back to how God has provided in the past.
This will help encourage us to continue trusting in Him!
We see through Israel’s example how he provided for them through...
A. In Famine
vs. 16-17a
This looks forward to the end.
Sometimes I like to Read the last chapter of the book.
But even through the leanest of times, God provides!
Leanness does not mean Abandonment.
B. In Fetters
Vs. 17-18
Even in prison God was there!
Sold as a slave
Falsely accused
put into prison!
C. In Freedom
Vs. 19-20
God was there and provided the truth to Joseph, so that he could be released.
The God of the mountains is still God in the valley!
D. In Pharaoh's Court
Vs.
21-22
God didn’t leave him when things got better
He worked through him and provided for entire nation.
IV.
Remember God’s Plan
vs. 23-38
A. To Save
vs. 23
God’s plan was to save the nation from starvation.
But also to ...
B. To Strengthen
vs. 24
Why did Israel have to be enslaved?
In God’s infinite wisdom He knew they needed to grow in number, even if this meant they would suffer because of it.
They needed the number to fight the nations of the land of Canaan.
And because he said the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
God knew that they would fully be turned away from Him, but they were not there yet, they needed 400 more years.
So God wanted them to be saved, but also to be strengthened, but He also new that they needed to learn...
C. To Submit
vs. 25
The Psalmist under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit said that God turned the heart of the Egyptians to hate the Israelites.
he caused them to deal subtilly with them.
I believe this was to teach them submission.
I learned a lot working under my previous pastor, I didn’t always like what or how something was done.
I had personality conflicts with other leaders there, but I had to learn when my pastor said, “let it go” I had to let it go!
There were times, even though I loved the people there and my pastor and the other leaders, and it certainly wasn’t slavery, by any means!
But there were times when I came home and said, “God get me out of here!”
But I thank God that it wasn’t His time, I had more learning to do.
Then fourthly, It was God’s plan...
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