What lessons can we learn from God's judgment in Psalm 105:35? Setting the Scene Psalm 105 recounts God’s mighty acts in liberating Israel from Egypt. Verses 34-35 recall the plague of locusts—an unmistakable act of divine judgment. Verse in Focus “He spoke, and the locusts came—young locusts without number. They devoured every plant in their land and ate the produce of their soil.” (Psalm 105:34-35) God’s Word Commands Creation • The plague came simply because God “spoke” (cf. Genesis 1:3; Psalm 33:9). • All creation answers His voice (Matthew 8:27). Judgment Is Thorough and Inescapable • “Every plant… the produce” were consumed; nothing survived. • When the Lord acts in justice, it is complete (Nahum 1:6; Numbers 32:23). Sin Bears Tangible Consequences • Egypt’s oppression of Israel led to economic ruin (Exodus 10:15). • Transgression still reaps loss—spiritual, relational, even material (Galatians 6:7-8). God Protects His Covenant People • While Egypt starved, Israel was preserved in Goshen (Exodus 8:22; 10:23). • “The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials” (2 Peter 2:9). Judgment Serves Redemption • The locusts helped break Pharaoh’s grip, propelling the Exodus. • God disciplines nations to advance His salvation plan (Isaiah 45:22-23). Faithfulness Underlies the Fury • Psalm 105 frames each plague as proof God “remembered His holy promise” (v. 42). • Covenant love explains both mercy to Israel and wrath on oppressors (Deuteronomy 7:9-10). A Call to Remember and Respond • Psalm 105 is written “so that they might keep His statutes and observe His laws” (v. 45). • Remembering this judgment fuels reverent obedience, gratitude, and confidence. |
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