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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 5 of 5
Psalms 136:1-26
All the ways in which God deals with His creation stem from one particular motive: His mercy which endures for ever. That mercy is first seen in the "great wonders" which were carried out for mans benefit even before he existed, when God created the environment which would enable man to live and survive (vv. 4-9). It is rather like a mother who, before her child is born, lovingly prepares the place into which the baby will be welcomed and gets ready everything which the baby is going to need.
From v. 10 onwards we can see the love of God shining forth in the work of redemption. It is illustrated by the departure from Egypt and the entry of Israel into Canaan. The grateful redeemed can all sing in v. 23, (He) "who remembered us in our low estate."
The expression, "his mercy endureth for ever", comes as a surprise at the end of vv. 10, 15, 17-20. However let us not forget that even the punishment of the wicked is connected with God’s plans of love towards His own, as well as with the blessing of the world to come. This also explains the solemnity of Psalms 137:8-9. Men speak far too lightly of a "good God." May they reflect on that word "good", confirmed by so many striking testimonies . . and then respond to such love!
