This is not everything about the subject, or the last word on the subject, but it is foundational to the subject. This is biblically based instruction on this subject from this text of scripture.
β’ Vs.1 β the Testimony of the Psalm β The Steadfast Love of the Lord
β’ Vs.2 β We say βsoβ by giving thanks. Here we have examples of redemption, things to be thankful for, and ways to give thanks, the ways to say βsoβ.
β’ Vs. 3 β declares the truth that the providence of God gathers us all together, He is Almighty and He is good, and we have the testimony of the Psalm being rehearsed through the testimonies of men.
Hymn of testimony, 5 stanzas β see if you find yourself in here, and see that there is a way out
(Vs.4-9) β God gives guidance
(Vs.10-16) β God gives freedom
(Vs.17-22) β God gives joy
(Vs.23-32) β God gives rescue
(Vs.33-43) β God is God and He is good
A continuing witness is an important factor in the testimony of any individual and certainly for the local church. Is it real, and does it last? You may have been delivered once, but are you still in delivery, on your way to heaven? Paul told the Corinthians that he had been delivered, was being delivered, and would be delivered again (2 Corinthians 1:10). Is it real, and does it last? Those are the questions the world wants to know, needs to see, and we need to be, because the Bible tells us in no uncertain terms that God expects us to act like what we are, the redeemed, whose whole lives point to the Redeemer. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. Amen. |
