Monday, February 27, 2006
Out of Oppression (Count: Psalm 129)
I'm not sure I have personally been "oppressed." There might come a day like that in my life, but so far, I have been in the majority or in the 'accepted' class in society.
God has a special heart for the oppressed.
Throughout the Old Testament, we hear the Father's love for the 'alien, fatherless, and widow.'
God allowed his chosen people Israel to be oppressed, mostly because of their sin. But the oppression served to turn their hearts back toward Him.
Psalm 129 reveals a heart that turns to God in the midst of oppression. The people of Israel, asking God to take revenge on the oppressors - probably the empire of Babylon.
The writer wishes that the enemy would wither. That they would be turned back in shame.
On one hand, songs like this are essential to understanding the events and heart of Israel through some tremendous difficulties.
On the other hand, songs like this remind us that God is in charge of the oppressor and the oppressed. Ultimately, our goal should be to find God's blessing upon our lives. The previous Psalms (which I'll write about above) give more detail on God's blessing on us....
God has a special heart for the oppressed.
Throughout the Old Testament, we hear the Father's love for the 'alien, fatherless, and widow.'
God allowed his chosen people Israel to be oppressed, mostly because of their sin. But the oppression served to turn their hearts back toward Him.
Psalm 129 reveals a heart that turns to God in the midst of oppression. The people of Israel, asking God to take revenge on the oppressors - probably the empire of Babylon.
The writer wishes that the enemy would wither. That they would be turned back in shame.
On one hand, songs like this are essential to understanding the events and heart of Israel through some tremendous difficulties.
On the other hand, songs like this remind us that God is in charge of the oppressor and the oppressed. Ultimately, our goal should be to find God's blessing upon our lives. The previous Psalms (which I'll write about above) give more detail on God's blessing on us....
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