January 25
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PSALM 107
10 Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and in irons,
11 for they had rebelled against the words of God,
and spurned the counsel of the Most High.
12 So he bowed their hearts down with hard labor; they fell down, with none to help.
13 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
and burst their bonds apart.
15 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
16 For he shatters the doors of bronze and cuts in two the bars of iron.
17 Some were fools through their sinful ways,
and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
18 they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death.
19 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
– Psalm 107:10-19
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PSALM 107 WHEN ONE REBELS AGAINST GOD’S WORD
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
The word of the Lord is alive and is profitable for guiding and teaching
When one rebels against his word, that man will experience much suffering
When the Israelites during Moses’ time disobeyed God’s words
They sat in darkness and became prisoners of their desires and lusts.
The word of truth disciplines the chosen people of God
It is their guard and protection against evil and all things bad
Lawlessness and idolatry open the door to wickedness and sin
Chaos and confusion follow when one goes against God’s will.
Do not test the Lord your God who is your deliverer
When you do, you will experience unfathomable emptiness
When one rebels against the truth that can save you
You are foolish to turn your back on what is righteous and good.
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REFLECTION
• How did God react in his people’s rebellion in this psalm? What happened to them?