1 Chronicles 16:8 
Oh, give thanks to the Lord!
Call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples! 

Application: 

Once the ark was in place, David wrote a great hymn to the Lord (16:8–36). It combines portions of three Psalms: 95, 105, and 106. Two aspects of the hymn are worth noting.

First, in it, David called God’s people to praise (16:9, 25, 35–36) and worship (16:28–29) him. Why? Because God provides salvation (16:23), made the heavens (16:26), and possesses all glory and strength (16:28). A policeman deserves honor because of his badge and uniform. Without these, though, he’s just another person. God never removes his uniform of divinity. He will always be the glorious Creator and Redeemer; He deserves our praise.

Second, David urges the people to remember God’s wonderful deeds (16:12, 15) and to give him thanks (16:8, 34). You’re going to encounter plenty of sorrow and difficulty in life. There will be times when you’ll want to throw in the towel. And that’s why you have to remember the Lord’s goodness to you regularly. 

Recall yesterday’s blessings to help you through today’s hardships. Recalling God’s actions in your life will help you cultivate a grateful heart. When you cease giving thanks to the Lord, it’s because you’ve forgotten what he’s done for you.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 414.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo

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