Psalms 107

In the Psalm 107 we read the history of the people of God, both where they went through four kinds of sufferings and God saving them from these, as they cried to the Lord.

1. Desert

“Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. They were hungry and thirsty, and their lives ebbed away.” Psalm 107:4,5

They lost all their hopes as they were in the life’s journey. A state where their heart was fallen. Not able to put forth even one more step. However, it is written one thing which they did.

“Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He led them by a straight way to a city where they could settle.”  Psalm107: 6-7

Hallelujah! Thank you, Lord

2. Slavery

The people of God who rebelled against God had to live in pitch darkness. They suffered greatly in chains of slavery. In the land of Egypt and in other countries, people had to suffer greatly.

“Because they rebelled against God’s commands and despised the plans of the Most High. So, he subjected them to bitter labour; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.” Psalm 107:11,12

They cried out to God as they were in chain of slavery in pitch darkness. God is unchanging. His heart melted as He saw the tears of His people. 

“He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness and broke away their chains.for he breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron.”- Psalm107:14,16

Glory to God.

3. Sickness

They had approached the gates of death. They groaned under the weight of their illnesses. They hated all kinds of food. A state where no medicine was effective. A situation where the doctors had given up. Lying on the bed of sickness, they cried unto the Lord their healer. He is a good doctor for all illnesses.  He had said: “I am the Lord that heals you”.

“They loathed all food and drew near the gates of death. Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.” Psalm 107:18-20

Glory be to the Lord who heals by sending the Word.

4. Storm and Waves

The people went through great tribulation. They lost all hopes in life. A state in which a decision could not be taken by thinking. Unable to sleep due to anxieties. Like a small boat which has been trapped in the middle of the sea in a whirlwind. Unable to disclose anything due to extreme mental tension. They cried unto God who understands the hearts. 

“For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves.They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away. They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits’ end”. Psalm 107:25-27

These lowly people cried out. And the Lord heard. How did the Almighty God send the reply?

“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.” Psalm107:29,30

O God, You are Almighty. All things are possible to You. Halleluiah.

… However, in all these four situations, as God redeemed them, they praised and glorified the Lord.

“Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind,” Psalm 107:8, 15,21,31

You who read this might be going through one of these situations. There is only one way out:  Cry out to the Lord and pray with whole heart. Jesus will redeem us… He is unchanging. Let us confess our sins and repent. Let us commit all our worries into the hands of the Lord. He will lead us till the end. But as we receive the answer, let us be thankful to God. Le us praise God, worship Him…

(Courtesy: The unchanging Word of God-David Jeremiah)