Give Thanks To The LORD, For He Is
Good
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love
endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His
love endures forever.
to him who alone does great wonders, His
love endures forever.
who by
his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
who
spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
who made
the great lights—His love endures forever.
the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1-9
Years ago, my four-year-old son gave me a
framed wooden heart mounted on a metal plate with the word forever painted in
its center. “I love you forever, Mommy,” he said.
I thanked him with a hug. “I love you more.”
That priceless gift still assures me of my
son’s never-ending love. On tough days, God uses that sweet present to comfort
and encourage me as He affirms I’m deeply loved.
The frame also reminds me of the gift of
God’s everlasting love, as expressed throughout His Word and confirmed by His
Spirit. We can trust God’s unchanging goodness and sing grateful praises that
confirm His enduring love, as the psalmist does (Psalm 136:1). We can exalt
the Lord as greater than and above all (vv. 2–3), as we reflect on His endless
wonders and unlimited understanding (vv. 4–5). The God who loves us forever is
the conscious and caring Maker of the heavens and earth, who maintains control
of time itself (vv. 6–9).
We can rejoice because the everlasting love the psalmist sang about is the same continuing love our
all-powerful Creator and Sustainer pours into the lives of His children today.
No matter what we’re facing, the One who made us and
remains with us strengthens us by asserting He loves us unconditionally and
completely. Thank You, God, for the countless reminders of Your endless and
life-transforming love!
How has God assured you of
His love? How has He strengthened your faith?
God, please help us to love You and others, as we become
more confident in Your never-ending love for us.
Our Daily Bread – May 10, 2020