Psalm 147 was probably written to commemorate the rebuilding of the Jerusalem walls after Israel’s return from exile (vv. 2, 13-14). It had broken the nation’s heart to leave the Promised Land and to see the Temple burned.
But God had not forgotten His people! With compassion, He had promised that He would one day bring Israel back and restore her (Isa. 51:3). And like the Good Samaritan in that well-known parable in Luke, God cares. He is the good shepherd, caring for the needs of His flock (Ezek. 34:18), the God of all comfort, who not only comforts us, but enables us to minister comfort and healing to others (2 Cor. 1:3-4).
And as our great “Great Physician” He has offered the gift of eternal life through His Son, for the terminal illness of sin. He stands ready with the cure if you’ll just accept His remedy today (see prayer to the left of this post). He will heal your broken heart, bind up your wounds, forgive your sin, and prepare a place for you in heaven to spend eternity with Him.
Therefore, call upon Him right now, for it is written, "Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD, shall be saved" (Romans 10:13).
The Truth: “If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin, and to cleans us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
