Blinded by the Light

[Christ4Ever]

Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth, Psalm 105:5 NKJV

God created human beings with dispositions that benefit from remembering His judgments. This is one of the reasons He has the psalmist instruct His people to remember not only the miracles but also “the judgments he pronounced” (Psalm 105:5 NIV). How does remembering these negative events help?

In the Old Testament, human judgments often followed patterns designed to warn an audience. When the king of Babylon punishes Israel, the text says, “They killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes” (2 Kings 25:7 NIV). The king’s goal was to have people remember the blinding as a warning. Remembering consequences can improve behavior.

Paul rebuked a sorcerer named Elymas: “Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord? Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind for a time” (Acts 13:10-11 NIV). The temporary blinding led to the proconsul’s conversion, because it authenticated the words of the disciples. Remembering results can strengthen faith.

Like human judgments, God’s judgments fulfill a purpose. Remembering them improves the human condition—changing personal dispositions, reinforcing trust, and reenergizing commitments.

What judgments of God mentioned in the Bible might help you refocus your sight today?

Prayer: Lord, help me remember one of Your judgments today so that my dispositions might better reflect Yours.

 

[Curtis]

Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth, (Ps 105:5)

What judgments of God mentioned in the Bible might help you refocus your sight today?

Heb 10:32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
Heb 10:33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
Heb 10:34 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

Calling to remembrance the former days in how the Lord God strengthened the born again believer to be able to "count it all joy" when trials and tribulations happened. This requires having a "history" with God which everyone has.