It is dangerous to rebel against the will and the Word of God and to turn away from His path. Psalm 107 describes the fate of people who did (vv 10, 12). Verse 11 tells us why this happened: “Because they rebel against the Word of God, and despised the counsel of the Most High.”

The people described in Psalm 107 who rebelled against God’s Word ended up in darkness and death, in the dungeon of defeat and despair. Instead of being on that wonderful road that leads to glory, they are down in the dungeon in darkness and in bondage, under the shadow of death. People say, “I want to do my own thing. I want to do it my way.” They shouldn’t. The greatest judgement God might bring to our lives is to let us have our own way. Paul wrote that God gave mankind over to uncleanness, vile passions and a debased mind (see Rom 1:18-32). God says to those who rebel against Him, “Do you want to go in that direction? Alright, I won’t stop you, but neither will I change the consequences.” But, look at verse 13-14 what people did, “they cried out to God, and He delivered them.” It’s never too late for God’s mercy. You can cry out to Him just as these people did. They received light and life and liberty because they called upon the Lord.

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Some people need to realize that they have rebelled against God’s will. If that is true in your case, call upon Him. He’ll deliver you. Then you can praise the Lord “for His goodness and for His wonderful works to the children of men” (v.15).