How can we apply the message of Psalm 105:35 to our daily lives? Context of Psalm 105:35 “ ‘They devoured every plant in the land and consumed the produce of the soil.’ ” This verse recalls the plague of locusts sent on Egypt (Exodus 10:12-15). The Lord sovereignly commanded creation to judge Pharaoh’s hardness of heart and to preserve His covenant with Israel. Key Truths the Verse Highlights • God’s absolute control over nature: “He spoke, and locusts came” (Psalm 105:34). • Judgment is real and purposeful, never random (Exodus 10:2). • God protects His people while confronting unrighteousness (Psalm 105:38-41). • Material abundance is a gift, not a guarantee (Deuteronomy 8:17-18). Bringing Psalm 105:35 into Everyday Life • Remember who owns the harvest – Every paycheck, crop, or promotion comes from the Lord (James 1:17). – Gratitude guards against entitlement and fear when resources shrink. • Hold possessions loosely – Locusts wiped out Egypt’s security overnight. Jesus echoes the warning: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy” (Matthew 6:19-20). – Practice generosity—give before you’re asked (2 Corinthians 9:7-8). • Respond quickly to God’s correction – Pharaoh delayed, losses multiplied. A tender heart repents early (Hebrews 3:12-15). – Ask, “Lord, is there any stubborn place in me?” and obey at once (Psalm 139:23-24). • Trust God in national or personal crises – The same God who sent the locusts later “brought out Israel, laden with silver and gold” (Psalm 105:37). – He can strip idols and still supply His children’s needs (Philippians 4:19). • Cultivate ecological stewardship – If God can summon creatures as instruments of judgment, creation matters to Him (Genesis 2:15). – Care for land and resources as a trust, not an entitlement. Encouragement for Today • God’s power is sober but comforting; nothing escapes His oversight. • Aligning with His purposes spares us needless loss and positions us to witness His provision. • Let the memory of Egypt’s locusts move us toward humble obedience, generous living, and unwavering trust in the Lord who commands both blessing and discipline. |
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