v.1-5. An Opening Hymn. “Sing… make a joyful noise…” v.6-10. A Prophet speaks for God. “I removed his shoulder from the burden.” v.11-16. A Prophet’s Mourning. “My people would not hearken.”
Psalm 81:10, 16. “I am the Lord thy God which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it… He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.”
GAVE THEM UP. They had everything going for them God was on their side Preparing them for blessing Guiding them through the unknown They turned away from Him.
When God called, He never heard from them God waited for them to hearken Their old song of praise was silent All they had to do was open their mouths They refused counsel from Him.
In their hunger, He would have fed them He had the finest of the wheat To nourish their needy souls Honey from the rock would satisfy They ignored all the good from Him.
God really had no choice but to leave them They would not listen to His voice Their rejection of His provision and grace So, He gave them up to their own lusts He was silent until they turned again to Him.
“O Lord God who supplies every good and perfect gift: may I never think I deserve the least of Thy provisions and please keep me from ever taking them for granted. I know they all come from Thee as evidence of Thy grace to me. I thank Thee for the fine “wheat and honey” that truly satisfies. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”