shall be raised up for their deliverance, and plagues may be expected by persecutors. And see the
special care God took of his people in the wilderness. All the benefits bestowed on Israel as a nation,
were shadows of spiritual blessings with which we are blessed in Christ Jesus. Having redeemed
us with his blood, restored our souls to holiness, and set us at liberty from Satan's bondage, he
guides and guards us all the way. He satisfies our souls with the bread of heaven, and the water of
life from the Rock of salvation, and will bring us safely to heaven. He redeems his servants from
all iniquity, and purifies them unto himself, to be a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Chapter 106
Chapter Outline
The happiness of God's people. (1–5)
Israel's sins. (6–12)
Their provocations. (13–33)
Their rebellions in Canaan. (34–46)
Prayer for more complete deliverance. (47, 48)Verses 1–5
None of our sins or sufferings should prevent our ascribing glory and praise to the Lord. The
more unworthy we are, the more is his kindness to be admired. And those who depend on the
Redeemer's righteousness will endeavour to copy his example, and by word and deed to show forth
his praise. God's people have reason to be cheerful people; and need not envy the children of men
their pleasure or pride.
Verses 6–12
Here begins a confession of sin; for we must acknowledge that the Lord has done right, and we
have done wickedly. We are encouraged to hope that though justly corrected, yet we shall not be
utterly forsaken. God's afflicted people own themselves guilty before him. God is distrusted because
his favours are not remembered. If he did not save us for his own name's sake, and to the praise of
his power and grace, we should all perish.
Verses 13–33
Those that will not wait for God's counsel, shall justly be given up to their own hearts' lusts, to
walk in their own counsels. An undue desire, even for lawful things, becomes sinful. God showed
his displeasure for this. He filled them with uneasiness of mind, terror of conscience, and
self-reproach. Many that fare deliciously every day, and whose bodies are healthful, have leanness
in their souls: no love to God, no thankfulness, no appetite for the Bread of life, and then the soul