Main Thought:
Psalm 106 recalls the unfaithfulness of Israel throughout history, but also the faithfulness of God. Despite our sinfulness, God has looked on our distress and pitied us in love.
Psalm 106:39-48
Thus they became unclean by their acts,
and played the whore in their deeds.
Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against his people,
and he abhorred his heritage;
he gave them into the hand of the nations,
so that those who hated them ruled over them.
Their enemies oppressed them,
and they were brought into subjection under their power.
Many times he delivered them,
but they were rebellious in their purposes
and were brought low through their iniquity.
Nevertheless, he looked upon their distress,
when he heard their cry.
For their sake he remembered his covenant,
and relented according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
He caused them to be pitied
by all those who held them captive.
Save us, O Lord our God,
and gather us from among the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name
and glory in your praise.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting!
And let all the people say, “Amen!”
Praise the Lord!
Prayer
Lord Jesus, we give You most hearty thanks because You have revealed to us the saving truth of Your Gospel. Grant us grace to continue in your Word, that we walk not after our own thoughts, but worship You in spirit and in truth. Preserve Your Word for our children, that they may walk in Your ways and remain Your people for generations to come. Amen.