Psalm 107
The first two verses are so beautiful and eloquent that if we are not careful, they can become a cliche. These words need to be more than a mere statement of theological truth. The proclamation of the goodness and mercy of God needs to be the conclusion of our story.
In this Psalm there is a sentence that is repeated verbatim in verses 8, 15, 21, and 31: “...let them give thanks to the Lord for His loving kindness.” In each case this line comes at the conclusion of their story. People in deep distress in various circumstances, often as a result of their own sin, cry out to God, and God brings about their rescue. Notice that the distress comes in various forms, but it is God who saves. Note also that out of these disasters, the people give thanks.
What is your story of God's care for you? That is a story worth the telling and a hopeful testimony of God's loving kindness. Too often we are faced with trouble and plead for help, but once God rescues us, we thank Him, and after that we may not talk about that ever again. We need to add God's mercy stories to our conversations.
“Help me, Lord, to tell Your story of my rescue. AMEN.”
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