The Lord Has Done

 Great Things For Us

Psalm 126:1-6

When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion,

 we were like them that dream.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter,

 and our tongue with singing:

 then said they among the heathen,

 The LORD hath done great things for them.

The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed,

shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, 

bringing his sheaves with him.

Yes, the Lord has done great things for us.

I love the reminders in scripture that encourage us to give thanks to the Lord and to remember all that He has done for us. Unfortunately, we need to be reminded. It’s sad that we don’t naturally give thanks and praise to God. It’s something we have to learn. Like learning to be content, we have to learn to praise.

I remember last year, during a very dark time for me, as I was sewing for the wedding, I was crying, and as my tears splashed down onto the fabric, I thought of the verse “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy”. I laughed a little as I changed the spelling of the word sow, to sew. I thought maybe that as I sewed in tears, I would reap in joy. I know, it’s not the right meaning, but for some reason, it gave me hope.

There are times in our lives that we feel alone and lost and helpless. But those times should draw us closer to the Lord and we should remember all the things He has done for us, and we should be glad. Our mouths should be filled with laughter, our tongues with singing and we should rejoice!

If we take time daily to spend some time praising the Lord and giving thanks to Him, it will change our view and our attitude. If we just spend some time remembering all the good and all the blessings the Lord showers upon us, it will encourage our hearts and we will gain the strength to carry on.

Psalm 77:11-12 I will remember the works of the LORD:

 surely I will remember thy wonders of old.

I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.

I have these verses written up so I can read them every day as I study. They encourage me to meditate on all God’s goodness. And notice that it also says to talk of his doings? So, we need to share the blessings of the Lord with others. People around us, saved or unsaved, need to know of God’s goodness to His children.

So, my encouragement to you today, is to remember God’s blessings.  Take time to thank the Lord for all He has done for you. And don’t forget to brag on God to others. Tell others of God’s goodness. Be an encouragement to someone else, by sharing God’s love with them.