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Before discussing Psalm 105, let’s review Hebrews 6:17, 19a. . .
God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind … This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls (NLT).
God always keeps His promises.
Psalm 105 reviews the steadfast fulfillment of God’s promises. At that time in history, with Jerusalem decimated and only a remnant of God’s chosen left, the Israelites needed to be reminded that. . .
God keeps His promises — no matter the current judgment for their sin or any unmerited persecution by their captors, God was still in control and should be praised.
The Psalmist sings. . .
Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds (vv. 1-2).
Speaking to the persecuted and scattered (from Jerusalem) Jews, Psalm 105 reminds them of God’s former actions and promises.
You children of his servant Abraham, you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones (v. 6).
He always stands by his covenant — the commitment he made to a thousand generations (v. 8).
He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, and to the people of Israel as a never-ending covenant: “I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession” (vv. 10-11).
Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them — Joseph, who was sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar. Until the time came to fulfill his dreams. . . (vv. 17-19).
And the Lord multiplied the people of Israel until they became too mighty for their enemies. Then he turned the Egyptians against the Israelites, and they plotted against the Lord’s servants. But the Lord sent his servant Moses (vv. 24-26a).
For He remembered his sacred promise to His servant Abraham. So He brought His people out of Egypt with joy, His chosen ones with rejoicing (vv. 42-43).
I recognize that most of us, as Gentiles, do not have the lineage of Israel’s promises. But as the church, we are grafted into the eternal purposes of God.
Some of these branches from Abraham’s tree—some of the people of Israel—have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children (Romans 11:17).
The Rule of God’s Promises: He never breaks them. . . stands for those today who have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. No matter how difficult our present situation is, God loves us and works for our good.
Let us proclaim with Israel. . .
Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord. Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him (Psalm 105:3-4).
Amen. Peace out!