Psalm 105:1-2(ESV)
Oh, give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
From our anchored Scripture, it is good for us to thank the Lord, sing praises to Him, to tell others about Him and to speak of His great wonders. This Psalm has been associated with the return of the Ark of God to Jerusalem. David called on the people to give thanks to the Lord while making His deeds known. He cultivated the habit of giving thanks to the Lord, singing psalms to Him and speaking of His wondrous works. In his life, David felt compelled to praise and give thanks to the Lord everywhere and every time. He in this Psalm encourages all, including the unhappy to be grateful, to let others know what God is doing in our lives and around us, to show our gratefulness by being appreciative and to remember all the marvelous works God has done in our lives. He further urges us to learn and be encouraged by the stories of people God used and dealt with in the past.
Praising God helps us to remember the marvelous and extraordinary things He has done in our lives, as well as His judgments and decisions. We are who we are in Christ because of the goodness of God. God has been so good to us. He healed, provided, delivered, restored, destroyed our enemies, and gave us victory. He has never ceased to be faithful, merciful and kind to us His children. If it had not been for Him on our side, the devil would have destroyed us. So, no matter how challenging our situations might be, we should remember God’s faithfulness and thank Him for past blessings. For those who come before God with thanksgiving can never live by the mercy of men. It is written in Psalm 103:1-2 “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits”. When we truly forget not the goodness of God in our lives, irrespective of the things we have not yet attained, we will not cease to appreciate God at all times. We will not have any reason to complain or murmur. The habit of never forgetting what God had done in our lives in the past encourages us to draw closer to Him, tell others about what He has done for us, show His glory to others and offer our best in service to Him.
Beloved, the prescription for an uplifted, encouraging life still works today. As you follow David’s suggestions, you will find yourself counting your blessings rather than your defeats and problems. Learning to praise and give thanks to God is a good habit to cultivate. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him and your life will never be the same. Find time and reasons to praise and give thanks to the Lord no matter what is happening in your life. As you remember and recount the goodness of God, you will soon overcome the trials and hardships you are going through. And your tests will turn to a testimony. Today, remember God’s miracles, signs and wonders and serve Him. Praise Him for He is worthy to be praised.
O Lord, thank You for Your Goodness and Mercy, I will always declare of all Your Goodness and Wondrous works in my life in Jesus’ Name.