November 2, 2019 (Saturday)
Psalm 138:1-3 is an expression of thanks to the Lord for release from captivity. As I read it today, I like to think of it as my thanks to the Lord for delivering me from the captivity of sin. Jesus said, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” Reading from The Message translation, here is an expression of what well may be our gratitude for the precious salvation given to us as a free gift from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ:
“Thank you! Everything in me says “Thank you! Angels listen as I sing my thanks. I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again: “Thank you!” Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness; Most holy is your name, most holy is your Word. The moment I called out, you stepped in; you made my life large with strength” (Psalm 138:1-3 MSG).
On a special day many years ago, I accepted Christ as my Savior. Ever since that day, I have walked with him, sometimes stumbling but He always lifts me up. I have learned to trust Him. The hymn below expresses that trust in the Lord which all of us should have every day.
Trusting Jesus
Words, Edgar P. Stites
Music, Ira D. Sankey
1876Simply trusting every day,
Trusting through a stormy way;
Even when my faith is small,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.Refrain:
Trusting as the moments fly,
Trusting as the days go by;
Trusting Him whate’er befall,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.Brightly doth His Spirit shine
Into this poor heart of mine;
While He leads I cannot fall;
Trusting Jesus, that is all.Singing if my way is clear,
Praying if the path be drear;
If in danger for Him call;
Trusting Jesus, that is all.Trusting Him while life shall last,
Trusting Him till earth be past;
Till within the jasper wall,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.