Psalm 106:1-12
Whereas Psalm 105 celebrates the LORD’s faithfulness in dealing with Israel, Psalm 106 confesses Israel’s faithlessness in dealing with the LORD. Yet despite that faithlessness, the LORD remains faithful and delivers Israel time and again.
Whenever I review the history of Israel, I am appalled at their faithlessness. The people see the great works of God — the plagues of Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea — and yet very quickly turn aside. And we are right to be appalled, as God’s actions on their behalf deserve a better response. But then I go further and think that if I were in their shoes, I would do better. I would give God the praise He is due, and I would trust and obey.
Uh-huh. Right.
The truth is that I have seen even greater works of God — I know of the Resurrection — and yet I whine and complain and prove myself just as faithless as Israel on a daily basis. As we walk through Psalm 106, let’s join in the confession, recognizing that we, too, have sinned; we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedness. (Ps. 106:6) And let’s recognize the LORD’s ongoing steadfast love and faithfulness, despite our failings.