History in a Nutshell
Psalm 107:1
All of human history is summarized in Psalm 107. The history of individuals, of nations, of
civilizations, are all represented by the scenarios described here.
History is shaped by the choices, actions and interactions
of individual human beings, and the story of humans on earth, whether recorded
for us to study and interpret, or lost in the destruction of time and tyranny,
follows the cycle of life the Psalmist portrays in Psalm 107.
The cycle goes like this:
1) Human beings
become lost. They wander, rebel against
their Creator, become imprisoned in darkness, and generally get themselves into
devastating situations way beyond their control.
2) They cry out in
their pain.
3) God hears their cry
and rescues them.
4) They enjoy relief
from their struggles.
Until the cycle begins again.
We see this in the recorded history of world
civilizations. We see this in our own
personal histories.
Not all pain and darkness is the direct result of our own
personal stupidity or sin, of course.
The
psalmist addresses this fact. He talks about human oppression, and how God deals with the
oppressor. But the overall message is
that all our pain, deserved or undeserved, is meant to become the vehicle that
drives us back to our Creator.
And He is faithful, forever.
"Let all who are wise heed these things and ponder the
loving deeds of the Lord."
Psalm 107:43
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