Psalms 136
McGeePsalms 136THEME: Thanks to God for His mercyThis is another hallelujah psalm. It praises God’s mercy in creation, in redemption, in fighting enemies, and for the future glory.
Psalms 136:1
The Lord has plenty of mercy. He will never run out of it.
Psalms 136:2
Every verse in this psalm mentions the mercy of God. It exalts God’s mercy. In Eph_2:4 Paul says, “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us.” I want mercy from God, and He is rich in it. I receive many letters from folks who tell me they have committed some sin. They ask, “Do you think God will forgive me?” Friend, He is rich in mercy. Have you called on Him? If you really want forgiveness, He will give it to you. He deals with us according to His mercy. This is praise to God the Creator. And notice that every verse has the refrain: “for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 136:5
The next section is praise to God for His mercy in delivering Israel from Egyptian bondage. And with every step of God’s deliverance He repeats: “for his mercy endureth for ever.” He concludes with God’s mercy in giving them their land:
Psalms 136:21
The concluding section of this glorious psalm is as meaningful to you and me as it is to the people of Israel:
Psalms 136:23
I don’t know about you, but I feel like saying “Hallelujah” again. How wonderful is our God! Learn to fall down before Him and worship Him. He is worthy. When you get down in the dust (and you have to get down to get up), He will lift you up with His mercy.