[:en]”Shout with joy to God all the earth. Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious; for His deeds are awesome and His power is great” (vs. 1-2)
What had God done to the people of Israel?
- He turned the sea into dry land (v. 6)
- He rules forever by His power (v. 7)
- He preserves their lives and keep their feet from slipping (v. 9)
- He listed and refined them like silver (v. 10)
- He brought them from prison through fire and water to a place of abundance (vs. 11-12)
- He had not rejected their prayer or withheld His love for them (v. 20)
The Psalmist concluded” “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened, but God has surely listened and heard my voice in ptayer” (vs. 18-19)
Reflection:
- Have you sung praises to the Lord for the wonderful deeds He has done in your life?
- Remember that when you have afllictions and going through fire and water, God is proving and refining you to be like Him. And He will surely bring you into a place of abundance.
- For God to listen and hear your prayer, do not cherish sin your heart. Confess it and ask Him to forgive you.
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