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Oh, That Men Would Give Thanks
Psalm 107: Background
This psalm has been called “The Old Testament Love Feast”
Theme: Thanksgiving and Reasons to Give Thanks to God
“Oh, that Men would give Thanks to the LORD”
This exhortation occurs four times in this psalm.
It is given as a heartfelt plea: “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so!”
Thanksgiving does not come naturally.
Children must be trained to say, “Thank you!”
One of the greatest sins is that of ingratitude.
Ingratitude is rooted in a sense of entitlement, i.e., “I deserve better!” or “Its not fair!”
Ingratitude manifests itself in murmuring and complaining.
Trials and troubles come to us all.
Deliverance from trouble is a manifestation of God’s goodness.
Deliverance is not a guarantee but a gift.
It is not a matter of merit but of mercy.
The human response that activated divine goodness: “Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses.”
(Psalm 107:6, 13, 19, 28)
The Psalmist highlights six reasons to give thanks to the LORD.
He is good!
His mercy endures forever!
(v. 1)
This statement is found throughout Scripture.
It likely originated from the LORD’s revelation of His glory in Exodus 34:6-7 in response to Moses’ request in Exodus 33:18-19.
God is GOOD by nature.
Everything He does is good.
The end of all He does is good.
God is MERCIFUL by nature.
He has not rewarded us according to our sins.
We deserve His judgment, but He has shown us undeserved mercy.
This statement is woven into the fabric of Israel’s prayers and worship experience.
Deliverance from our ENEMIES.
(vs.
1-3)
Human beings are under sin’s dominance and Satan’s control.
God will deliver us if we cry out to Him for salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Deliverance from worldly AFFLICTIONS.
(vs.
4-9)
We experience various afflictions throughout our pilgrimage in this life.
God will deliver us from our afflictions if we cry out to Him.
Deliverance from the bondage of DISOBEDIENCE.
(vs.
10-16)
Disobedience brings us into the prison house of sin.
God will deliver us from our prison if we cry out to Him.
Deliverance from the consequences of FOOLISHNESS (vs.
17-22)
Unwise choices bring the same consequences meant for fools.
We are to be wise, but often we are not.
God will deliver us (help us to recover) from the consequences of our foolishness if we cry out to Him.
Deliverance from the deadly STORM (vs.
23-32)
The storms of life come to destroy us.
Storms seek to prevent us from reaching our divine destination.
Storms seek to deny us safe harbor.
God will deliver us either from the storm or through the storm if we cry out to Him.
The Wisdom of Giving Thanks
Psalm 107:33-42 highlights God’s judgment on the rebellious and His mercies toward His own people.
Response to the Word
God is good and His mercy endures forever!
If you need salvation and deliverance, cry out to God through His Son, Jesus Christ.
If God has delivered you in a time of trouble, then give thanks to Him.
“Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness!”
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.”
“Let the redeemed of the LORD say so!”
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