Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
That’s the first and last verse—the bookends—of Psalm 118. There are many encouraging, perspective-shaping ideas in between…
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me? (118:6)
It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in man. (118:8)
The LORD is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation. (118:14)
This is the day that the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. (118:24)
…but what powerful bookends at the beginning and the end.
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
The bookends of Psalm 118 are the best bookends for life. Hearts can and should be shaped from our earliest years to say and sing, “God is so good, he’s so good to me.” And what a blessing to recognize in our final days on earth, “God has been faithful every step of the way; his steadfast love endures forever!”
The bookends of Psalm 118 are the best bookends for each and every God-given day. What a great thing to remember and express first thing in the morning, last thing at night, “Oh give thanks to the LORD.” From the first day of this week to the last, what powerful perspective…
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
Today is another opportunity to give thanks to the God who is good and does good.
Happy Lord’s day.