But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me. Psalm 81:11
After God delivered Israel from the task masters in Egypt and provided for them in the wilderness, Israel chose not to follow after The Lord. Instead they ran after other gods. Why did Israel refuse to hearken to the voice of God and no longer rest content in him?
Their reason is the same as to why we are prone to drift away from God. Israel wanted God, but they wanted God to act and meet their needs as they expected. They did not want to experience the difficult trials that were part of God's plan to deliver and reveal another aspect of his greatness. They wanted a life of ease and in accordance to their will. In reality, they wanted to be on the throne of their life with God being subservient. Are we not the same? Do not we struggle the most when times are the most difficult? Do you not wrestle in your heart when God delays bringing deliverance? Each time you state to either God or to yourself that you cannot go another step, you are at that converging point between following and refusing.
The remedy or way to hinder this from occurring is found in the opening portion of Psalm 81. God admonishes us to sing to him about his wonderful strength. God desires heart felt singing to him. When it occurs, it will be for his glory and result in our strength. Each day, sing and make melody in your heart to The Lord (Ephesians 5:19). It is not how well or loudly that you sing which will bring helpful results, but a song that comes from the heart. A heart of devotion pouring out praises to God is what he wants and what we need. Place a songbook next to your bible or download an application of hymns for your electronic device and each day as you seek his face take time to sing praises to him.
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