Thirty Days of Thanksgiving in Psalms Day 19

Psalm 107:22 – And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

Continuing in chapter 107, we notice more recurring phrases in verses 8, 15, 21 and 31.

“Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”

It’s repeated almost as a lament, as if the Psalmist wishes that men would, but knows that they don’t.

After the first two repeats of this verse, he follows up with an explanation of how God dealt with each circumstance that led the children of Israel to cry out to the Lord.

Verse 9-PROVISION RENDERED: “For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.”

The Lord brings an abundance of spiritual blessings when we cry out to Him in repentance. His peace would be one of the very firsts of these blessings.

Verse 16-PUNISHMENT REMOVED: “For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.”

The Lord will also, at some point after our reconciliation, remove much of the weight of our punishment. He will not stay angry with us forever.

After the second two repeated verses, the Psalmist tells us how to respond in praise to the Lord’s work and where to praise the Lord.

Verse 22-PRAISE RECOMMENDED: “And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.”

After our deliverance, it’s good to give thanks for the Lord’s goodness. But often, we may find that difficult. It might be a sacrifice of our pride and our privacy to tell others how God blessed us. We don’t need to make sin look enticing or tell all the details, but even a general explanation may cause others to think less of us. And that’s ok! As long as everything else we say makes them think more of Jesus!

Verse 32-PROCLAMATION RECEIVED: “Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.”

Similar to verse 22, it is important for us to give thanks publicly. Those who have been praying for us will be thrilled to see God at work in us!

God gives His peace and forgiveness. We give Him thanks. It’s as simple as that!