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Psalm 106: 19-23 What is our takeaway from this text?
They made a calf in Horeb and worshiped a metal image. They exchanged the glory of God[b]for the image of an ox that eats grass. They forgot God, their Savior,who had done great things in Egypt, wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea. Therefore he said he would destroy them—had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him, to turn away his wrath from destroying them. The Psalmist continues to reflect on God’s relationship with Israel. Notice what the writer remembers. He remembers that Aaron, under pressure, made an idol similar to the idols of the Canaanites—who worshiped Baal, thought of as a bull. They traded a real relationship with God for a false relationship of an idol. The writer also remembers that Israel forgot God, who physically delivered them from bondage. He reminds the readers that God had done great things, wondrous works, and awesome deeds for the people of Israel. Israel, in their hardships and discomfort became hard-hearted towards God, disrespectful of God. God wanted to destroy them until Moses stood in the gap for Israel. (See Exodus 32). What is the takeaway for us? What can we learn from the reflection of the psalmist; of this story? (1) As a leader, or anyone in relationship, we can careful of doing things because of peer pressure. In other words, don’t do anything under peer pressure. (2) Remember God and what he has done for us when we find ourselves in a dry and weary place. (3) We can be sure that we don’t let the culture around us influence our behaviors or whom we worship. In our day and time, unlike that of Israel during the time of Moses, we need to be more involved in the Word of God versus the entertainment of the day. More often than not, culture is influenced through entertainment. For some, entertainment has become an idol and God is ignored. I am not saying all entertainment is bad. However, I am encouraging us to be careful of what we allow into our lives. I am also speaking to myself as I write this encouragement. © Dan Kinjorski 5/31/2019
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AuthorDan is in a second career, that of Counselor, but he is a pastor at heart. He desires to present the Word of God in its context and then challenge the reader in its application to our lives. It is the Word of God that brings revival to our souls. The psalmist writes, "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer. Categories |
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