O Give Thanks To The Lord, For He Is Good

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

O give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.

O give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever;

who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever;

who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;

who spread out the earth on the waters, for his steadfast love endures forever;

who made the great lights, for his steadfast love endures forever;

the sun to rule over the day, for his steadfast love endures forever;

the moon and stars to rule over the night, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Psalm 136:1-9

It is he who remembered us in our low estate, for his steadfast love endures forever;

and rescued us from our foes, for his steadfast love endures forever;

who gives food to all flesh, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Psalm 136:23-26

We live in a disposable culture. Many times that is seen in our marriages. It is seen when we are laid off just prior to retirement. Athletes move to other teams, even though they are revered. It seems that nothing lasts.

Our unchanging God, however, has promised that His loving mercy endures forever.

He created the world we live in. He has rescued us. His mercy will never fail. We can trust Him.

In a temporary world the permanence of God’s mercy gives us hope. We can sing with the psalmist – “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.”

God’s grace is immeasurable; His mercy inexhaustible; His peace inexpressible.

Our Daily Bread – October 4, 2014