Devotions

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tenth question

Psalm 107:39-42 (JDV)

Psalm 107:39 They have become few and bowed down because of evil and trouble.
Psalm 107:40 He is pouring out contempt on nobles and making them go astray in a wasteland with no road.
Psalm 107:41 Yet he protected the needy from misery and cared for his families like a flock of sheep.
Psalm 107:42 When the godly see this, they rejoice, and every sinner shuts his mouth.

tenth question

These verses suggest the tenth and final question from this amazing psalm: Do you realize that God is caring for your family? You are part of his flock, and he takes care of you. Every instance where you see God’s protection and care reminds you that he is the Good Shepherd, and you belong to him.

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ninth question

Psalm 107:33-38 (JDV)

Psalm 107:33 He turned rivers into an open country and springs of water became thirsty land.
Psalm 107:34 A fruitful land became a barren place, because of the wickedness of those who lived in it.
Psalm 107:35 He made an open country become a pool of water and a dry land become springs of water.
Psalm 107:36 He allowed the hungry to settle there, and they established a city in which to live.
Psalm 107:37 They sowed fields and planted vineyards and they yielded fruit.
Psalm 107:38 He blessed them and they multiply very much and He did not reduce their cattle.

ninth question

If you don’t feel like praising God today, ask yourself this question: Has God ever changed a circumstance in your life so that you can be more fruitful? Has he turned a dry spot into a spring of water? If you look closely into the circumstances of your life, you will find a reason to praise him.

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seventh question

Psalm 107:17-22 (JDV)

Psalm 107:17 Fools humble themselves by means of their rebellious road and by their violations.
Psalm 107:18 Their throat hated every food and they arrived at the gates of death.
Psalm 107:19 They cried out to Yahveh in their distress. From their miseries He delivered them.
Psalm 107:20 He sent His word, healed them, and rescued them from their pits.
Psalm 107:21 They praise Yahveh for his covenant faithfulness and His miracles for the children of Adam
Psalm 107:22 and they slaughter thanksgiving sacrifices and publish his works with a joyful shout.

seventh question

If you don’t feel like praising God, as this seventh question: Have you ever felt like you were at the gates of death, and God came through and rescued you. Then, praise Him!

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praise checklist

Psalm 107:1-3 (JDV)

Psalm 107:1 Praise Yahveh because he is good — because his covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 107:2 The redeemed of Yahveh should say that – those he redeemed from the hand of an enemy.
Psalm 107:3 Also, he has gathered them from the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north, and from the sea.

Perhaps you feel depressed today, and you cannot think of anything to praise the LORD for. Here is a checklist.

Is God good?
Is God faithful to his covenant?
Has God redeemed you from the enemy?
Has God gathered you to himself along with many others from many lands?

If you answered yes to those questions, you have reasons to praise Him.