Devotion 655

“Give Thanks To The LORD”

Reference: Psalms Chapter 136

The finished work of the Cross of Jesus Christ transformed Heaven and Earth.

Every man and woman was condemned at birth.

Romans 5:12,14 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: [14] Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.”

The curse of the world was broken by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:15,17 “But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. [17] For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)”

This is the Love of God.
This is the Grace of God.
This is the Goodness.
This is the Mercy of God.

This is why we will always give thanks unto the Lord.

The Psalmist writes.

Let’s read:

Psalm 136:1-9 “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. [2] O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. [3] O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. [4] To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. [5] To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. [6] To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. [7] To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: [8] The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: [9] The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

The sin of Adam put creation in chaos but redemption through Jesus Christ has restored the plan of God.

This is why we will always give thanks unto the Lord.

We continue our reading:

Psalm 136:10-24 “To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever: [11] And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever: [12] With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever. [13] To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: [14] And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever: [15] But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever. [16] To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever. [17] To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: [18] And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: [19] Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: [20] And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever: [21] And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever: [22] Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever. [23] Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever: [24] And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

He has redeemed us from our enemies. The greatest enemy being Satan.

Revelation 1:18 “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”

This is why we will, always give thanks unto the Lord.

We conclude our reading:

Psalm 136:25-26 “Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. [26] O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

Give thanks to the Lord for redemption. BELIEVE and confess Christ the Lord as we’ve revealed Him from the First Adam. We will forever thank the Lord, in Christ!