Scripture: Psalm 136
Psalm 136
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods.
His love endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
His love endures forever.
4 to him who alone does great wonders,
His love endures forever.
5 who by his understanding made the heavens,
His love endures forever.
6 who spread out the earth upon the waters,
His love endures forever.
7 who made the great lights—
His love endures forever.
8 the sun to govern the day,
His love endures forever.
9 the moon and stars to govern the night;
His love endures forever.
10 to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt
His love endures forever.
11 and brought Israel out from among them
His love endures forever.
12 with a mighty hand and outstretched arm;
His love endures forever.
13 to him who divided the Red Sea asunder
His love endures forever.
14 and brought Israel through the midst of it,
His love endures forever.
15 but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea;
His love endures forever.
16 to him who led his people through the wilderness;
His love endures forever.
17 to him who struck down great kings,
His love endures forever.
18 and killed mighty kings—
His love endures forever.
19 Sihon king of the Amorites
His love endures forever.
20 and Og king of Bashan—
His love endures forever.
21 and gave their land as an inheritance,
His love endures forever.
22 an inheritance to his servant Israel.
His love endures forever.
23 He remembered us in our low estate
His love endures forever.
24 and freed us from our enemies.
His love endures forever.
25 He gives food to every creature.
His love endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven.
His love endures forever.
Observation:
The Psalmist continues indefinitely about why we should give thanks to the Lord, for everything in our lives. He writes: “Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:1) When we reflect upon the creation and all the events in our lives, what is most important to recognize is God’s amazing love that endures forever.
Application:
It is important to start our day every day with the understanding of God’s eternal love, a love that endures forever. When we reflect upon God’s love, we begin to see things from a more eternal perspective and we can begin to see God’s activity in our own lives. When we realize that God is love and that we were created out of God’s love, we will begin to trust more the circumstances of our lives and we can be appreciative of God’s love even in times of trial.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help us to remember and reflect upon your amazing love. Help us to see everything in our lives through the lens of your eternal love. As we do this we will rest in your love and be confident in all things, because your love is a conquering love and your love endures forever. Amen.