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Psalm 107:11a "Because they rebelled against the words of God..."
Day 184 – Psalm 107
“Because they rebelled against the words of God…” Psalm 107:11a
EXAMINING SOME REASONS FOR THEIR AFFLICTION
The psalmist was candid in his appraisal as to why Israel underwent such affliction.
“Because they rebelled against the words of God,
And despised the counsel of the Most High.”
Psalm 107:11
1. “The words of God”
a) The earliest words were spoken by God Himself at Mount Horeb (Exodus 20).
b) These were formed into what was called “The Book of the Covenant” (Exodus 24:7).
c) Moses took time to explain the laws of God (Deuteronomy).
d) The priests were assigned to be the messengers of God (Malachi 2:7).
e) God also sent many prophets to His people (2 Chronicles 36:15).
2. “The counsel of the Most High”
a) This is a reference to the Word of God.
b) It is also a reference to the advice or counsel given by the prophets.
3. Most inappropriate response
a) They rebelled against the word of God.
i) They refused to obey.
ii) They preferred the dictates of their own heart.
b) Despised the counsel of the Most High.
i) They preferred the words of the false prophets.
ii) They chose the teachings and practices of idolatrous people.
4. A telling commentary
The following text is a solemn and telling commentary about Israel’s response to God’s word.
“But they mocked the messengers of God, despised
His words, and scoffed at His prophets…”
2 Chronicles 36:16