August 19, 2017: SOAP #2816: Jeremiah 45-47; Psalm 105; John 21

Scripture:  Psalm (NIV) 105:1 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.

Observation:   This Psalm is a recounting of many miracles God performed on behalf of the children of Israel.  Verse 2 gives us two ways to repay the Lord for doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.

First is to praise the Lord.  Singing can be one way to show our appreciation.  My wife likes to brag on Jesus to the Father.  She tells the Father what a wonderful Son He has!

Second is to tell others of “all His wonderful acts.”  Like verse 1 says, “Make known among the nations what he has done.”  Everybody should know what God has done.  No people has ever had a god who served them like our God has served us!

Application:  First:  I want my heart and mouth to be so full of appreciation and praise for the Lord that it has no time to gripe and complain.  Second:  I want to take advantage of every opportunity to let others know that I love and serve such a wonderful God who loves and serves me even more.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, first, make me aware of various time during this day where I can bring joy to my Heavenly Father.  And second, make me aware of the opportunities I will have to speak something to those around me. Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!