Psalm 136 - His Mercy Endures Forever, Psalm 137 - Spiritual Inventory

 

Psalm 136 – His Mercy Endures Forever

 

You can never say too much about the mercy of God.

God reveals His mercy by giving you a wonderful creation to use and enjoy. He had everything ready for our parents when He made them. It is too bad that many people are such poor stewards of God’s creation gifts. Never take for granted the world you live in.

He reveals His mercy in His care for you, helping you fight your battles and defeat your enemies. Israel was not always faithful to God, but that is where mercy comes in! He was faithful to them.

The God of heaven is caring for you on earth! His mercy endures forever!

 

Psalm 137 – Spiritual Inventory

 

This Psalm can serve as an inventory of your spiritual life today.

 

What makes you cry? The Jews wept as they remembered the past, but they did not weep over their sins. They wept because their sins caught up with them, not because they had sinned.

 

What makes you sing? They lost their song, so they hung up their harps. David had a similar experience (Psalm 32:7) Can you sing praises to God in a difficult place (Acts 16:25)? Can you always praise the Lord?

 

What makes you yearn? What is the ache in your heart? What do you long for more than anything else? Is it in God’s will?

 

What makes you angry? God had promised to judge Babylon, so they were praying in His will; but the note of anguish is missing. If you love the Lord, you must hate evil (Psalm 97:10; Rom. 12:9) but leave the judgement to the Lord. (Rom. 12:17-21).

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.