The Living God vs. Lifeless Idols (Psalm 135) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 135Charles Spurgeon describes Psalm 135 as a beautiful mosaic constructed from various other passages of Scripture, which nonetheless retains the vibrant freshness of an original poem. The Psalm is primarily an exhortation to praise Jehovah for his goodness, his sovereign election, his mighty acts, and his enduring character, followed by a sharp denunciation of idolatry.The Psalmist calls upon all servants of the Lord to celebrate his name because he is intrinsically good and because the act of praising him is profoundly pleasant. A primary reason for this praise is God's sovereign grace in choosing Jacob as his peculiar treasure, demonstrating an electing love that requires deep gratitude.The text emphasizes God's absolute supremacy over all heathen deities and his uncontested power to accomplish his will across heaven, earth, and the deepest seas. His control is evident in the natural world, where he orchestrates the ascension of vapors, pairs lightning with rain, and commands the winds from his hidden treasuries. His historical judgments also reveal his power, such as when he smote the firstborn of Egypt and sent plagues upon Pharaoh to deliver his people. He defeated mighty kings like Sihon and Og, ultimately giving Canaan to Israel as an enduring heritage.In stark contrast to the eternal name of Jehovah, the Psalm mocks the idols of the heathen, which are merely lifeless objects crafted from silver and gold. Although fashioned with mouths, eyes, and ears, they are deaf, blind, and breathless. Spurgeon notes that those who create and trust in these idols become spiritually dead, mirroring the very objects they worship. The Psalm concludes by summoning Israel, the priests of Aaron, the Levites, and all who fear the Lord, to continuously bless Jehovah.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730