What does Psalm 105:35 teach about God's sovereignty and justice? Psalm 105:35 — The Text “They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil.” Sovereignty in Full View • The locusts arrive only because “He spoke” (v. 34); one divine command moves an entire swarm. • Pharaoh’s empire, fields, and gods cannot hinder the Lord’s purpose—nature itself bows to Him (Psalm 135:6). • The verse is recorded as history, not hyperbole; real insects in a real land prove His real authority. • Every blade consumed shouts that creation answers first to its Creator (Job 37:10-12; Matthew 8:27). Justice Carried Out • The plague targets Egypt’s pride—its rich agriculture—justly repaying years of oppression (Exodus 10:3-6; Galatians 6:7). • Judgment is precise: Israel’s dwellings remain untouched (Exodus 10:23), revealing punishment aimed, not reckless. • By stripping Egypt’s harvest, God exposes false security and forces recognition of His supremacy (Exodus 12:12). • Justice here is covenant-focused: He vindicates His people while confronting their tormentors (Psalm 105:42-45). Connecting Threads in Scripture • Amos 7:1-3—locusts again serve as God’s rod, timed for maximum impact. • Joel 2:25—He is just as sovereign to restore what the locusts destroyed, balancing justice and mercy. • Revelation 9:3-4—end-times locusts reaffirm that history’s finale still unfolds at His command. Living Response • Rest—Nothing falls outside God’s rule; the same hand that sent the swarm upholds every believer (Romans 8:28). • Reverence—Persistent rebellion invites certain judgment; He is as just today as in Exodus (Hebrews 10:30-31). • Resolve—Trust His timing; He will right every wrong and keep every promise (Psalm 37:28; 2 Peter 3:9). Summary Psalm 105:35 showcases a God whose single word marshals creation to execute righteous judgment, proving His absolute sovereignty and unwavering justice toward both oppressors and His covenant people. |
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