January 15
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PSALM 105
12 When they were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it,
13 wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people,
14 he allowed no one to oppress them; he rebuked kings on their account,
15 saying, “Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!”
16 When he summoned a famine on the land and broke all supply of bread,
17 he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
18 His feet were hurt with fetters; his neck was put in a collar of iron;
19 until what he had said came to pass, the word of the LORD tested him.
20 The king sent and released him; the ruler of the peoples set him free;
21 he made him lord of his house and ruler of all his possessions,
22 to bind his princes at his pleasure and to teach his elders wisdom.
23 Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
24 And the LORD made his people very fruitful and made them stronger than their foes.
25 He turned their hearts to hate his people, to deal craftily with his servants.
– Psalm 105:12-25
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PSALM 105 GOD PROVIDES AND PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
We must never doubt the Lord’s plan; it is perfect
Despite the seemingly hopeless and grim scenarios we witness
He is true to his nature; he provides and protects his people
We saw the blessing later but didn’t at first when Joseph was abused by his brothers
Without them selling him to slavery, the Israelites would have starved during famine
God has a purpose to allow wickedness at times to show his constant provision.
When things are rough and gloomy, do not forget to hope in God
He knows what is best for you, follow him and always stay true
The Lord sees the big picture, he is absolute and powerful
He knows what is going on in the spiritual realm, stay faithful
Praise the Lord who is a compassionate God, a God who sees all
Give him all the honor, glory, praise and worship for he is steadfast in his love.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it always good to remind ourselves how the Lord provides and protects?