“Truth for Truckers” *May 17, 2014* Psalm 107 “Oh
that men would praise the Lord”
God’s dealings with all classes and kinds
of people is the topic of this another lengthy (43) verse Psalm. The writer
once again is not listed but he is a man desiring obedience and praise to the
LORD as recorded in his introduction (v.1-3). The five types or classes of
people are then listed which are given in the following brief summary of the
Psalm:
#1
Wilderness Wanderers: In a solitary way…hungry and thirsty, their soul
fainted in them…then they cried…(v.4-9)
God’s Rescue: He delivered them…He
led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
#2
Rebels: Rebelled against the Words of God, and contemned the counsel of
the most High..then they cried…(v.10-16)
God’s Rescue: He brought them out
of darkness and the shadow of death and breaks their bands in sunder.
#3
Fools: Because of their transgressions… are afflicted…they draw near
unto/gates of death…then they cry (v.17-22)
God’s Rescue: He sent His Word…
healed them… delivered them from destructions
#4
Businessmen: They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man and
are at their wits end…then they cry… (v.23-32)
God’s Rescue: He makes the storm
calm…they be glad because they are quiet…brings them to their desired haven
#5
Princes: He pours contempt upon princes... they wander in the wilderness
where there is no way (v.39-43)
God’s Rescue: He sets the poor on
high from affliction and makes him families like a flock
Regardless of the troubles these different
types of people find themselves, the Lord always delivers them and follows with
the declaration of His desire: “Oh that
men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the
children of men.” (v.8, 15, 21, 31)
Praising the Lord once again is the focus
for the goodness of God! The application for us, Drivers, is recognizing God’s
goodness and giving Him the praise He deserves. Praising also causes us to draw
near to Him giving us the ability to communicate and abide in Him! The
following verse proves what is said above: “But
Thou are holy, O Thou that inhabits the praises of Israel.” (Psalm 22:3)
God truly lives in the midst of the praises of His people!
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