Psalm 65:5 continued

Psalm 65:5 continued 

The light of hope

Yesterday we thought about the occasions when God intervenes in our lives and we have no explanation other than, these were His awesome and righteous deeds. This Psalm is viewing such events, not from an individual point of view but from the standpoint of the nation of Israel. The awesome deeds of God were His deliverance from Egypt, the construction of a pathway through the Red Sea, the constant guidance and provision of food and water given to the people in the wilderness. The conquest of Canaan, often by miraculous means. All of these miracles could only be attributed to the mighty hand of God and His awesome power. But God was also a righteous God. He had made a Covenant of righteousness with His people at Sinai when He gave them the Law. He had pronounced blessings and curses on the mountains of Ebal and Gerazim and He had shown Himself to be generous and merciful to all who obeyed Him, but He was also a God of justice to those who rebelled. Yes, He was a righteous God who performed righteous deeds. 

These concepts are now expanded even beyond the boundaries of Israel for such a God “is the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.” The nations of the world had no clue about this God as David penned his psalm. Today, the Gospel has been taken to all corners of the earth and there are few who can be excused for ignoring their Creator. However, they do. They have invented their own gods and philosophies that deny Him. As a consequence they do not enjoy the hope that He gives, and their lives are meaningless. They are born, educated, work, have families, retire and die. There is no hope, without Him they are black cats in a darkened room searching for something that is not there. You and I live in rooms full of light, we have purpose and meaning and best of all – hope. Hallelujah! 

 

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