In Isaiah 31 and 32 God is dealing with the fact that God’s people have trusted in other gods and in other nations to protect them and help them rather than turning to their God first. Other gods and nations cannot help them when punishment is delivered.

They are encouraged to turn their trust to the Lord and avoid receiving the punishment for their lack of faith. They are warned that until they turn to God they will endure much suffering. But when they turn in faith God will bless them with good rulers, fruitful harvests and ample flocks. As it says, “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.”

Too often we try to go it on our own or trust in others before turning to God for help. God wants us to come to Him first. We will be able to weather the storms much better and quicker if we get God involved early in our trial times. God doesn’t need to see how far we get on our own. He knows we will not be able to handle things alone. God provides others as an encouragement but not as the protectors or providers…that is God’s position completely.

When you are struggling; turn to God first. When you have sinned; come to God immediately. Don’t try to make things right by yourself. Only God can truly make things right again. Trust God.

Psalm 105 is a praise psalm that recounts God’s faithfulness to God’s people from the time of Abraham through Moses. It celebrates God’s power to deliver us from those who would cause us harm and reminds us that god is always there. We should serve and obey God alone.