Psalm 105 Part 4

From vs37-41 the psalm then transcends to the deliverance from Egypt into the wilderness. For the Egyptians, one dead in every house, but among the Israelites not even one “limping”. Shade by day and ‘light in the night.” Even a miraculous supply of nourishment! 
The poet gave a distinctly positive remembrance of Israel in the wilderness, not mentioning their many sins, rebellions, and examples of unbelief. His purpose here is to remember the great works of God, and not to focus on the failings of man.

God’s faithfulness to Israel in taking them out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and into Canaan was all based-on fulfilment of ‘His holy promise.’(v42) God binds Himself by His promises, and regards them as ‘holy.’ He has made a promise to us also! 
We could say that this joy (v43) both belonged to the Israelites (and to us) and to Yahweh, their covenant God. It pleased both God and His people to rescue the Israelites from their bondage and to bring them into their inheritance (‘the lands of the Gentiles’).

The emphasis throughout the psalm lies on God’s goodness: his promise, protection, providence, and presence. He is true to his word. And as an afterthought, the author reminds God’s people of their responsibility. Keeping the precepts of the Lord is, therefore, an expression of joyous gratitude for all the benefits the Lord has provided for his people(C.F.Roms3:31.) This psalm has shown the protection, direction, and provision of the LORD. We also are pilgrims in this wilderness of sin and need the same things. V42 had reminded them of their reason for existence and motivation for deliverance. Like them, we have been given the inheritance by grace, not by merit. This should produce humility in us, not pride as it did for Israel.

The psalm ends just as the previous psalm, with the Hebrew word Hallelujah. It is right and worthy for God’s people to remember His marvellous works and to praise Him for all He has done. This is a psalm of God’s faithfulness resting on the mighty pillars of ‘chesed’ (lovingkindness and grace) ‘Berit’ (Covenant) and Torah (Teachings).