Daily Devotion of Psalm 136
Daily Nugget:
Psalm 136 is a
hymn giving God credit for much of what He has done. It is always good to
remember what He has done for us. Our God is generous with His forgiveness and
mercy which none deserves.
In this song, the
singer is reminded that God is good to all (Psalm 136:2), not just to those
that obey and reverence Him (Psalm 136:3). In this piece of music, He is also
accredited for:
- His creation (Psalm 136:5-9).
- His deliverance of Israel (Psalm 136:10-20).
- His blessings on His people (Psalm 136:21-22).
God is not done
helping those that certainly do not deserve His loving gifts. His mercy is
never-ending. We can and are receiving it
today.
Can you imagine
what would happen to sinners and backslidden Christians today if God was not so
merciful? How frightening it would be if this world got what it deserved from
disobeying the Creator’s commandments. Because of God’s mercy, His wrath is not
poured out on all the Earth — yet!
Recently, in
response to an article I had written, several insisted that when one is saved,
they no longer sin. That is not
true. We may be saved, but we still have
the sinful flesh (I Cor. 15:53-54) we were born with. If a born-again individual does not sin any
more, why is God’s mercy available forever? It is not just for the unsaved, as
some claim.
God is merciful to us because, until the
curse is removed from this Earth, and we have new bodies that will not sin, we
will always need his “tenderness of heart.” Thank you, Lord, for your mercy to
us!
Today’s
Thought:
“That in the ages
to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward
us through Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:7
Words to Understand:
Mercy: “The benevolence, mildness, or tenderness of heart
which disposes a person to overlook injuries, or to treat an offender better
than he deserves …” Noah Webster, 1828
Today’s Reading:
Psalm 136
1 O give
thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 O give
thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3 O give
thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4 To him
who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5 To him
that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6 To him
that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7 To him
that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8 The sun
to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9 The
moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10 ¶ To
him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11 And
brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12 With a
strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13 To him
which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14 And
made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
15 But
overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16 To him
which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17 To him
which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18 And
slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19 Sihon
king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
20 And Og
the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
21 And
gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
22 Even
an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23 ¶ Who
remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
24 And
hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25 Who
giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26 O give
thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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