Let the redeemed of the Lord say so

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so…” (Psalm 107:1-2, ESV)

Those last words really made me stop a moment.

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.

Say what?

The Lord is good. His steadfast love endures forever.

It’s easy to say that when things are going well.

But how about when things aren’t going so well?

There are times when we sure don’t feel like the Lord is good. There are times when it seems his love has failed.

But our feelings don’t change the truth of those words.

And it is especially during those times when we don’t feel the truth of those words that we need to consciously remind ourselves: “The Lord is good. His steadfast love endures forever.”

We have such short memories. We so quickly forget all the good the Lord has done for us. That was the Israelites’ problem. (Psalm 106)

Let us not follow their example.

Are you struggling right now?

Stop a moment, and think about the good things God has done in your life. Remember his goodness to you in the past. As you do, thank him for his goodness to you.

And choose to speak out these words of faith:

The Lord is good. His steadfast love endures forever.