Psalm 107

One of the themes of this Psalm, obviously is thankfulness. 5 times we see this verse: Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for men.

But there are also other times that the author encourages us to express our thankfulness. This Psalm encourages the people to remember the times that God has rescued or saved them, the times that God has fed them when they were hungry, and given them drink when they were thirsty.

One of the reasons people started praying before meals was because it was an opportunity to remind us to give thanks to God for the gifts of food we had been given....but how manyt imes do we just go through the ropes of saying a blessing, without really being thankful for what we've been given. How many other times a day do we give thanks for our gifts, and remember the times that God has seen us through a dessert?

How many times do we share those memories with others? The PSalmist is not only reminding us to give thanks to God, but to share that thankfulness with those around us so that they too can be reminded of God's faithfulness.

The Psalm ends with these words: "Whoever is wise, let him heed these things
and consider the great love of the LORD."

The Wise person gives thanks to God. The Wise persons looks back, and remembers that God has been faithful in all things, and will continue to be faithful no matter what we may think our future is.

Thanks be to God. Amen.