Written By: God through Inspiration
Penned By: David, Asaph, Solomon, Heman, Ethan, Moses, and the
Sons of Korah
Date Penned: (1440-586 BC)
Overview: Poetry for the Expression of Praise and Worship to
God (c 1-150)
Theme: The
Fifth Book of Psalms (c 107-150)
Message:
God is Our Protector (v 1-5)
Psalms 125 Commentary
(125:1)
Trusting in God's truth - Do you know people who are easily drawn to every new trend or idea? Do you find it difficult to
rely on them or trust them to carry through with commitments? Do you find it difficult to believe that their latest "new"
idea will really make them happy and fulfilled? New trends and ideas, while not necessarily wrong in and of themselves, do
point to a general dissatisfaction with how things are now. They expose a need in all of us to find that which is really true,
trustworthy, and enduring-a true foundation for life. God is the creator of truth, which is the ultimate example of what is
real and lasting and reliable. We can trust God's truth because he never changes. and therefore the principles he has established
about how life should work never change. He is not shaken or confused by this world's relentless pursuit of new thoughts and
ideas; anyone who is seeking enduring truth will find it through him alone. And those who find God's enduring truth will endure
forever.
(125:3) The Rod of the Wicked - Although the psalm
writer said, "The rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous," Israel had to put up with many
evil rulers. The writer was expressing what will ultimately happen when God executes his final judgment. Human sinfulness
often ruins God's ideal on earth, but that doesn't mean God has lost control. Evil prevails only as long as God allows.
Dave Burnette's Life Application
Our
Protection
Each day we walk through the Bible chapter by chapter making
an application of our text to help us grow in the Lord. Many applications can be made from each day's text. Today, we continue
in the Book of Psalms with Chapter 125. In our text today, we see the theme of God being our protector, as the mountains around
Jerusalem symbolize God's protection for his people. In applying, we see that God is our protector, and He surrounds us with
His protective hand. How about you? Are you facing a challenging situation where you need the Lord's protection? Let us learn
from our Psalm and text today. Remember that our Lord is our protector, and we can walk confidently knowing He will protect
us.
