“For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” |
—Psalm 107:9 |
Psalm 107 is a song of praise to God for who He is. It is always a wise idea to recognize that the person of God, to the extent that He has revealed Himself to us, is worthy of praise simply because of who He is. In fact, you will find several Psalms that do just that—they offer praise to God because of who He is.
Yes, we most certainly should thank God for what He has done for us, what He is doing for us, and what He has promised that He will do for us. That kind of praise is most worthy, as well. But, there is just something very special about taking time to praise God for who He is.
Thus, Psalm 107 lists many reasons to praise God, including this one found in Psalm 107:9:
For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
God is the provider of whatever it is we need to sustain us. In all four modalities of human life—emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical—God provides everything that we need. And, He does so out of His great love for us.
As we begin a new day, it is appropriate for us to read through all the verses of Psalm 107. As we do so, let’s give praise to God for each of the reasons listed that celebrate His goodness.