What is the meaning of Psalm 106:13? Yet they soon forgot His works • The psalmist looks back to the Exodus generation, a real people who witnessed God’s plagues on Egypt, the splitting of the Red Sea, daily manna, and water from the rock—undeniable, historic interventions (Exodus 7–17). • “Soon” underscores how quickly awe can fade when hearts drift. Israel celebrated with tambourines on the shore (Exodus 15:20-21) yet murmured only three days later (Exodus 15:24). • Forgetfulness breeds ungratefulness, which opens the door to idolatry and rebellion (Psalm 103:2; Psalm 78:11; Deuteronomy 4:9). • Practical takeaway: keep a running testimony of God’s works—write them down, share them, sing them—so gratitude stays fresh and obedience follows. and failed to wait for His counsel • Refusing to “wait” means pushing ahead without God’s timing or guidance, as Israel did at Sinai by crafting a golden calf when Moses delayed (Exodus 32:1) and later by storming Canaan after God said “turn back” (Numbers 14:40-45). • Waiting is not passive; it is active trust that God’s wisdom is superior and His timetable perfect (Psalm 27:14; Isaiah 30:18). • When God’s counsel is ignored, people lean on their own understanding and reap painful consequences—wilderness wanderings, defeat, and loss of blessing (Proverbs 3:5-8; Isaiah 30:1-3). • For believers today, waiting involves prayerful listening, Scripture-shaped decision making, and patient obedience until the Lord’s direction is clear. summary Psalm 106:13 exposes two heart failures: forgetting God’s mighty works and rushing ahead without His counsel. Remembering fuels faith; impatience drains it. The verse calls us to constant remembrance of the Lord’s past faithfulness and steadfast waiting for His present guidance, trusting that His Word and timing are always reliable. |
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