Psalm 107:1-3
[Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Many Troubles]
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
those he redeemed from trouble
and gathered in from the lands,
from the east and from the west,
from the north and from the south.

Reflection:
The Hebrews have been restored back together by God’s grace after their dispersion. Now was the time to return thanks back to God for the steadfast love received and promises fulfilled. This passage felt a bit distant and hard to embrace. However, after reflecting on Westminster’s financial troubles from a couple years ago I can see a direct link to this passage today. The same fulfilled promises, the same redeeming love from God have delivered us from being separated from each other and from God. I witnessed the Holy Spirit working through so many people to create healing amongst each other and a commitment to overcoming that setback. We are truly blessed by that leadership and that is why we sing praises back to God for he is still at work here at Westminster.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father we come to you with endless needs, forgive us when we look past the gifts right in front of us. We give thanks for your promises to be with us at all times and offer in return our steadfast love.

– Jay Galbreath