Oh that men would praise the LORDfor his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness and for His wonderful works to humanity is a call to thanksgiving for loving-kindness shown to the children of men. Psalm 107 belongs to the recorded history of Israel. Careful study of that history teaches the need to value and appreciate God's goodness, mercy, and love.
Thanksgiving is due because He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with good. Thanksgiving is also due because when those sitting in darkness and the shadow of death, bound in affliction and iron, cry out in trouble, He saves them from distress, brings them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and breaks their bonds in sunder. That darkness and bondage came because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High, and their heart was brought down with labor until they fell with no one to help. The praise is due because He has broken the gates of brass and cut the bars of iron in two.
The words are among the psalms repeated by a growing multitude. In connection with this praise, those passing through the narrow gate must leave behind burdens and idols they are unwilling to relinquish. The verse is reflected in praising God for tender mercy and loving-kindness shown in a blessing that brings release from despair and joy.
Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness and for His wonderful works to humanity is a call to thanksgiving for loving-kindness shown to the children of men. Psalm 107 belongs to the recorded history of Israel. Careful study of that history teaches the need to value and appreciate God's goodness, mercy, and love.
Thanksgiving is due because He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with good. Thanksgiving is also due because when those sitting in darkness and the shadow of death, bound in affliction and iron, cry out in trouble, He saves them from distress, brings them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and breaks their bonds in sunder. That darkness and bondage came because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High, and their heart was brought down with labor until they fell with no one to help. The praise is due because He has broken the gates of brass and cut the bars of iron in two.
The words are among the psalms repeated by a growing multitude. In connection with this praise, those passing through the narrow gate must leave behind burdens and idols they are unwilling to relinquish. The verse is reflected in praising God for tender mercy and loving-kindness shown in a blessing that brings release from despair and joy.