Friday Reflection January 14, 2021

Friday Reflection January 14, 2021

Rejoice!

Good morning friends! Happy Friday!

Today’s text for reflection is from the book of Psalms chapter 126 and verse 3.

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalms 126:3 NIV

Background
This verse is the center of the entire psalm! The utterances of God’s people when they came out of Babylon’s captivity and into their own country. The People’s deliverance was so magnificent and wonderful that when God brought it to pass it was like a dream!

Discussion
Being in captivity is no walk in the park! No one enjoys being held against their will in a strange place. Imagine you are taken from your own country and held captive in a far away land! Not a good feeling, but what if one day you were rescued and brought back to your own country? How would that make you feel?

As children of God we go through many afflictions. We might not necessarily be held captive in a foreign country, but we might be in situations that make us feel enslaved. Marriages, jobs, families, and the list goes on. We may have felt hopeless many times in our lives. Like there is no point of return, it is as if things will never get better. But then God showed up and showed himself strong and you were delivered! Did you rejoice?

Application
It is good to give thanks unto the Lord for His goodness towards us! The best response we can ever give to God for his goodness is praise! Respond like the children of Israel! The Lord has done good things for us and we are filled with joy!
other versions say we rejoiced. As you go through the weekend try to remember that their is nothing too hard for God and He is able to pull you from any captive situation you may find yourself in.

Prayer
Pray this prayer with me friends:

Dear Lord! Savior and King! Thank you for all that you have done in my life. Thank you for your patience, kindness, gentleness and your love. Thank you for your great deliverance! I rejoice in you for everything that you have done for me in 2021 and all you will do for me in 2022. Be with me and continue to deliver me as I continue to walk with you. In Jesus name amen!

Shaneka Raymore Euphfa