Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
The call to remember marvelous works, wonders, and judgments of the mouth belongs to the history and record of Israel's experience in the wilderness, and stands together with Psalm 106. That wilderness experience included being under the cloud and passing through the sea with Christ as the spiritual Rock, with many overthrown in the wilderness because God was not well pleased with them. The works, wonders, and judgments to be remembered include the covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the protection of their descendants, and the guidance of Joseph through hardship until he became a ruler in Egypt.
The verse is spoken to all who claim to be children of God and calls them to read carefully and to remember and recount His marvelous works, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth, including His mighty works, mercy, patience, and deliverance, and to make that word their own experience. Remembering what God has done is necessary to appreciate His goodness, mercy, and love. As the record of Israel's experience, the verse and its context contain lessons of warning that God's people in these last days especially need to study. Both Psalm 105 and Psalm 106 are to be read at least once every week.
Recounting God's wondrous works is to be done through diligently cultivated sacred melody in solemn psalms of praise that exalt the Creator's name, not through frivolous waltz or flippant song that extols man and diverts attention from God. Music serving this holy purpose lifts thoughts to what is pure and noble and elevating and awakens devotion and gratitude in the soul. Remembering how God helped in past trials gives grounds for trust, faith, and thanksgiving, and builds gratitude, hope, and courage. It guards against unbelief and murmuring when tested.
The call to remember marvelous works, wonders, and judgments of the mouth belongs to the history and record of Israel's experience in the wilderness, and stands together with Psalm 106. That wilderness experience included being under the cloud and passing through the sea with Christ as the spiritual Rock, with many overthrown in the wilderness because God was not well pleased with them. The works, wonders, and judgments to be remembered include the covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the protection of their descendants, and the guidance of Joseph through hardship until he became a ruler in Egypt.
The verse is spoken to all who claim to be children of God and calls them to read carefully and to remember and recount His marvelous works, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth, including His mighty works, mercy, patience, and deliverance, and to make that word their own experience. Remembering what God has done is necessary to appreciate His goodness, mercy, and love. As the record of Israel's experience, the verse and its context contain lessons of warning that God's people in these last days especially need to study. Both Psalm 105 and Psalm 106 are to be read at least once every week.
Recounting God's wondrous works is to be done through diligently cultivated sacred melody in solemn psalms of praise that exalt the Creator's name, not through frivolous waltz or flippant song that extols man and diverts attention from God. Music serving this holy purpose lifts thoughts to what is pure and noble and elevating and awakens devotion and gratitude in the soul. Remembering how God helped in past trials gives grounds for trust, faith, and thanksgiving, and builds gratitude, hope, and courage. It guards against unbelief and murmuring when tested.