Thank God.

Shabbat Shalom from Kent, London - 28Nov25

Thank God!!!

Scripture Reference- Psalms 107.

Psalm 107 is a powerful song of testimonies, vividly portraying God’s sovereignty over both creation and nations (vv. 33–42). David celebrates the Lord’s mighty works, describing how He transforms rivers into deserts (if we start doing wrong) and barren wastelands into fertile (if we trust HIM with Wholehearted), life-giving land: He brings down the proud in humility and raises up the needy in compassion. The psalm ties the act of thanksgiving to the profound recognition of God’s control over history and the natural world, showing that gratitude flows from acknowledging His hand in all things. It concludes with a stirring call for the wise to reflect deeply on the steadfast love of the Lord (v. 43), revealing that thanksgiving is not only an act of worship but also a defining mark of true wisdom.

V21 says, we should Praise the Lord for HIS Love and for the Wonderful things He does for all of us! This is very True. We did receive help from the serious troubles, He heard our prayers in need, He made storm stop and see be quiet. He brought us to the port where we wanted to go.

Information Packed into Psalm 107-

• God’s character: His goodness, steadfast love, and power to save.
• Human condition: Lostness, bondage, sickness, danger, and helplessness.
• Divine intervention: God hears cries, delivers, heals, and guides.
• Communal response: Thanksgiving, testimony, and worship.
• Cosmic perspective: God rules over creation, nations, and history.
• Wisdom lesson: True understanding comes from reflecting on God’s love

It is filled with vivid stories of deliverance.

• Wanderers in the desert – lost, hungry, thirsty, then led to a city (4–9).
• Prisoners in chains – bound in darkness, then set free (10–16).
• The sick and afflicted – near death, then healed by God’s word (17–22).
• Sailors in a storm– tossed by waves, then brought safely to harbour (23–32).

And let us (them) sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving and rehearse HIS deeds with shouts and signing! Ps 107:22 AMP.

Gracious Father, we give You thanks for Your steadfast Love that endures forever. We give thanks in all circumstances, in whatever we do and is part of Prayer that brings God's peace, triumph through Jesus.  You have redeemed us from wandering, broken our chains, healed our sickness, and calmed our storms. In every season, Your Goodness has sustained us and Your mercy has carried us. Today we lift our voices in gratitude, declaring Your wondrous works and remembering Your faithfulness. May our hearts remain wise and attentive, always considering the greatness of Your Love, and may our lives overflow with thanksgiving to the Glory of Your Name. We’ll reflect/ rehearse on Your works as we get ready for the meeting, as if our whole lives depend on it. We’ll honour the LORD when we gather with our families and friends to worship.  In Jesus Name, We offer our thanks to You. Amen.