Psalm 111-114
We advanced five more psalms, in some ways a continuation from
yesterday, when we discussed the importance of remembering the past. The
psalmist wrote, “The godly will see these things and be glad, while the wicked
are stricken silent. Those who are wise will take all this to heart; they will see in our
history the faithful love of the Lord” (107:42, 43).
However, today’s emphasis is not so much in just remembering what God
has done in the past but telling others in the present. “Has the
Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others He has saved you from your enemies”
(107:2). A common refrain
today was “Let them praise the Lord for His great love and for all His
wonderful deeds...” (107:8, 13, 21, 31).
The psalmist also added, “Let the people exalt Him publicly before the
congregation and before the leaders of the nation... I will thank the Lord with
all my heart as I meet with His godly people... Everywhere, from east to west,
praise the name of the Lord” (107:32; 111:1; 113:3).
Though the psalmist was writing about what the Lord had accomplished
in the history of Israel, I couldn't help but be reminded of what He has done
for me in regards to my salvation. “’Lord, help!’ They cried in their trouble,
and He saved them from their distress. He led them from the darkness and
deepest gloom; He snapped their chains. He broke down their prison gates and He
cut apart their bars of iron. He spoke and they were healed, snatched from the
door of death...He has paid a full ransom for His people. He has guaranteed His covenant with
them forever” (107:13-16, 20; 111:9).
It is a common theme throughout Scripture — those whom the Lord has freed from sin will desire to
tell others the good news!
Daily Reflection
More than likely, whenever you receive good news, you do not keep it
to yourself. Instead, you cannot wait to tell someone else, maybe even many
people. Perhaps you are one of those who even likes to share your bad news with
others. The point is that when something momentous happens to
us, we cannot keep it in. We instinctively want to share it!
What was the last thing that happened to you that you could not wait
to tell others? Why did you feel so compelled to share it?
Now think of the things that God has done for you, particularly in
regards to your salvation. Are you as eager to share this good news with others
as you are the other things you listed? Why or why not?
If you are in Christ, then your sins have been forgiven, you are no
longer under the curse of death, you have been given new life, and your destiny
is to spend eternity with Christ! That is the best news ever! Share it!
BiAY.org |Day 191 — 174 Days to Go
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