Psalm 92:1-4, A Great Call to Thanksgiving!

In the interest of posts of similar length, let us finish yesterday’s thoughts on those who have heard the “joyful sound.”  Then we will comment on Ps. 92:1-4.

·       And in Your righteousness they are exalted.  What a deep truth.  Israel could know that their exaltation as a nation would be accomplished by the righteous action of God.  But it's much deeper than that.  Israel, and we, need to know that one of God’s names is: YAHWEH Tsidkenu, the LORD our righteousness (Jer. 23:6).  All our righteousnesses are like filthy rags (Isa. 64:6).  For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Cor. 5:21).  We are justified, declared righteous, because Jesus fully satisfied the righteous requirement of God’s law, and God sees us IN Christ and sees Christ IN us!

·       For you are the glory of their strength, and in Your favor our horn is exalted.  Those who hear the joyful sound know: we are strong, but not in our strength.  The LORD is the glory of their strength; in God’s favor, goodwill, pleasure, their power is increased.  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13).  ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’  Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me (2 Cor. 12:9).

We have heard the joyful sound.  Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Spread the tidings all around.  Jesus saves!  Jesus saves!

And now, to Psalm 92!  Here are some encouragements on how to thank God properly.  Remember, the first steps away from God are failure to glorify Him as God and failure to give Him thanks (Rom. 1:21). 

·       92:1: Perhaps you know these words as a chorus, as we do.  What a great reminder that giving God thanks is a GOOD thing.  Cain, in his rebellion, could not get this right.  The sin, crouching at the door of his heart, took control.  God is our Creator and has blessed us abundantly.  It is good to thank Him!

·       92:2: How appropriate.  In the morning we declare His lovingkindness, “checed.”  We preach this to ourselves because we want to live out of that goodness all day.  Then, in the evening, we will thank Him for His faithfulness, “emeth”, that He was indeed good all day long!  Families are blessed who pray around the table before breakfast and the evening meal. 

·       92:3: Music is a magnificent way to thank God, allowing us to speak from the soul.  But not just any music.  It must be harmonious, a “symphony” if you will.  As opposed to a “cacophony” of discordant sounds.  All agree in thanking God.

·       92:4: Our gladness comes from God.  We may think, “I did that; what a great person I am.”  But we understand that our triumphs are the result of God’s work.  He always is to be thanked.  When people thank us, we need to thank God.