SCRIPTURE
God's Love Is Eternal
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.
His love is eternal.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods.
His love is eternal.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords.
His love is eternal.
4 He alone does great wonders.
His love is eternal.
5 He made the heavens skillfully.
His love is eternal.
6 He spread the land on the waters.
His love is eternal.
7 He made the great lights:
His love is eternal.
8 the sun to rule by day,
His love is eternal.
9 the moon and stars to rule by night.
His love is eternal.
10 He struck the firstborn of the Egyptians
His love is eternal.
11 and brought Israel out from among them
His love is eternal.
12 with a strong hand and outstretched arm.
His love is eternal.
13 He divided the Red Sea
His love is eternal.
14 and led Israel through,
His love is eternal.
15 but hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea.
His love is eternal.
16 He led His people in the wilderness.
His love is eternal.
17 He struck down great kings
His love is eternal.
18 and slaughtered famous kings-
His love is eternal.
19 Sihon king of the Amorites
His love is eternal.
20 and Og king of Bashan-
His love is eternal.
21 and gave their land as an inheritance,
His love is eternal.
22 an inheritance to Israel His servant.
His love is eternal.
23 He remembered us in our humiliation
His love is eternal.
24 and rescued us from our foes.
His love is eternal.
25 He gives food to every creature.
His love is eternal.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven!
His love is eternal.
(Psalm 136)
OBSERVATION
The psalmist reflects on God. He is good. He created everything. He protects and rescues His people. He gives food to every creature. The refrain, "His love is eternal," explains God's motivation. It's as if, at the end of each phrase, the psalmist reminds himself of the reason God does what He does. He loves with a love that will never die. It endures forever.
APPLICATION
Even if it is difficult to find things to be thankful for, I can always thank God for His eternal love, goodness, protection, and provision. When I hear His heartbeat of love, circumstances look totally different. It is then I can give thanks and worship the only One who is worthy...God. Through tears, sorrow, sadness, joy, and celebration, God remains consistent. He is always good and loves forever.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your eternal love. The love that lasts forever.
