When we put our trust in him

In Psalm 146, we see a God who is worthy of our trust. In this psalm, we see the results of trusting in him.

As I mentioned in the blog on Psalm 146, for years, the Israelites had rebelled against God, failing to trust in him, and putting their trust in themselves, in other gods, and other people.

The result? A broken and ruined nation.

But now the people under Ezra, Nehemiah, Zechariah, and Haggai were slowly turning their hearts back to God. And because of that, the healing process had begun.

The psalmist writes,

The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.

He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:2–3)

He then reminds the people of the greatness of God, and just why he is worthy of our praise. Namely, that he is the one that created and sustains all things. (5–9)

He then reminds the people that God doesn’t delight in the strength of men nor their animals that they have tamed for their own use. Rather,

The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. (11)

And so the psalmist exhorts the people to praise and exalt God in their lives, remembering that he is the one who strengthens the gates of the city and brings blessing in their lives.

He is the one who brings them peace and provides all that they need.

Finally, he reminds them of the blessing that God had given them simply by revealing himself to them, when he had done so directly for no other nation.

The writer of Hebrews tells us, however, that God has not just revealed himself through the prophets and the words they wrote, but now he has revealed himself through Jesus. And now, we can all have access to the Father through him.

More than that, because God became man in Jesus, he understands us completely and has great compassion for us.

So let us draw near to him with confidence. Let us put our trust in him. And if we do, we will find healing, restoration, blessing, and peace.