Seeds of Wisdom

LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO

“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy”.

Psalm 107:1-2

In every situation and every circumstance, no matter how difficult or troubling; when those in distress cried out to the Lord, God heard their prayers and delivered them. Sometimes the deliverance was immediate as in the calming of the storm. Sometimes the deliverance was wrapped in increased suffering and distress as in verse two where God humbled those in sin and brought them low. He helped them to see their need by bringing them to the end of themselves. But God is always faithful and always at work.

And so, in every case and in every place, we are to give thanks and acknowledge God at work among us. The psalm closes with words of instructions and encouragement. Verses 33 to 43 remind us that God is in control of all our circumstances. He is ever working out His purposes. And He has all power and authority. He can deliver the needy from affliction. Psalm 107 teaches us that we are to give thanks to the Lord. And we are to do so in the hearing of others: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so! In each verse, we see people in various afflictions and trials. And each time the Lord brings deliverance, each time we see His hand at work, we see an exhortation to give thanks. Considering God's glory manifest in His work in us, we are to speak and sing and pray His praise. We are to encourage one another by giving thanks for what God has done and what He has promised to do.

Further Reading: Psalm 107, Colossians 3:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Prayer: Give thanks to God and declare your total Redemption.