Psalm 138
1 I will give You thanks with all my heart; I will sing Your praise before the heavenly beings. 2 I will bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your constant love and truth. You have exalted Your name and Your promise above everything else. 3 On the day I called, You answered me; You increased strength within me. 4 All the kings on earth will give You thanks, Lord, when they hear what You have promised. 5 They will sing of the Lord’s ways, for the Lord’s glory is great.
8 The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. Lord, Your love is eternal; do not abandon the work of Your hands.
A Principle to Live By – Always Giving Thanks - #141
When we worship God we should thank Him for His faithful promises.
Psalm 138 begins with a series of eight Davidic psalms of praise and worship. In this psalm, David may have been reflecting on God’s promise that his “throne (would) be established forever” (2 Samuel 7:16). Prophetically, David understood – in part at least – that “every knee will bow” before Jesus Christ including “all the kings on earth” (Philippians 2:10-11, Psalm 138:4). In this psalm, David thanked God for His promises and affirmed God’s purpose for his life (verse 8). The Scriptures are filled with God’s promises, but none is more reassuring than the words, “I will never leave you or forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). We can claim this promise now and forever. We must never fail to thank and praise God for our eternal inheritance.
Reflection and Response
In what creative ways can we use Paul’s reassuring words in Romans 8:31-39 to worship and thank God for His promises?
May you be filled with a thankful heart as we enter into His season by keeping Christ in CHRISTmas!
May you be filled with a thankful heart as we enter into His season by keeping Christ in CHRISTmas!
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19
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