God’s goodness to His People

Psalms 105:1–12
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This is a historical psalm written to commemorate God’s goodness to His people and the faithfulness of His dealings. It could also be classified as a hymn of praise since it includes the characteristic threefold content: a call to praise (vv. 1-6), a cause for praise (vv. 7-41, and a conclusion (vv. 42-45). In the light of such as promise keeping God the psalmist closes with a summary of God’s blessing. Israel’s mission was to proclaim to the nations the faithfulness of the living God.  The psalmist gives a threefold exhortation to Israel:

      1.   A call to Rejoice (vv. 1-2) - For all the deeds He has done for His people.

      2.   A call to Return (vv. 3-4) - From their wanderings to seek the Lord.

      3.   A call to Remember (vv. 5-6) - All the marvelous works that He hath done. 

Next, the psalmist has four things to say about the Abrahamic Covenant (vv. 7-11):

      1.   How Sovereign God is (v. 7). - “Jehovah our God”

      2.   How Sincere God is (v. 8). - “He hath remembered His Covenant forever”

      3.   How Selective God is (vv. 9-10). - “Which Covenant He made with Abraham”

      4.   How Specific God is (v. 11). - “Unto thee I will give the land of Canaan” 

Palestine belongs to the Jews and not to the Arabs. It was deeded by God to Israel, and no decision of any world power, and no terrorist group is going to alter that (v. 11). The psalmist traces the history of Israel in which He fulfills His promise to make Israel a great nation (v. 12).

Application

God blessed the Patriarchs of Israel because of their faith (Heb. 11:6-12). I want to be a man of faith who is also blessed of God because of my faithfulness. My desire is to finish well.