“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” (v. 1)
This psalm begins and ends with the same thought: being thankful for God’s mercy. Throughout the entire psalm we find the repeated phrase, "For His mercy endures forever.” This phrase becomes the chores of the song, and is repeated in all twenty-six verses. The purpose of the psalm was to impress upon all who sang it a certain thought or idea. And by the time one would sing it through, the intended result would be a strong reminder that God’s mercy does truly endure forever.
The same is true for us in all situations, under all circumstances, “God’s mercy endures forever.” Take a moment to write your own psalm by making a list of God's blessings, protections, and provisions upon your life. Then at the end of each listing write the words "His mercy endures forever." Truly, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end.” (Lamentations 3:22.
Chapter-A-Day will continue on Friday in chapter 137 of the psalms. Hope you can read along. Have another "blessed day."
Chris
This psalm begins and ends with the same thought: being thankful for God’s mercy. Throughout the entire psalm we find the repeated phrase, "For His mercy endures forever.” This phrase becomes the chores of the song, and is repeated in all twenty-six verses. The purpose of the psalm was to impress upon all who sang it a certain thought or idea. And by the time one would sing it through, the intended result would be a strong reminder that God’s mercy does truly endure forever.
The same is true for us in all situations, under all circumstances, “God’s mercy endures forever.” Take a moment to write your own psalm by making a list of God's blessings, protections, and provisions upon your life. Then at the end of each listing write the words "His mercy endures forever." Truly, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end.” (Lamentations 3:22.
Chapter-A-Day will continue on Friday in chapter 137 of the psalms. Hope you can read along. Have another "blessed day."
Chris
