David is
giving thanks to God… and David spoke the words of this song to the LORD in
the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from
the hand of Saul. 2 Samuel 22:1.
This appears to be the first time (in the NASB) that the word “thanks” is used.
Of course we’ve read how Noah built an altar to God and offered a sacrifice
after he, his family and all the animals left the ark. Scripture doesn’t tell
us, we just assume that Noah was thankful to be off that rocking ark and on dry
ground again. In the passage above, David is grateful that God has protected
and rescued him from his enemies—especially Saul. This passage of scripture is
repeated in Psalm 118 and is a contemporary song, Blessed Be the Rock. The Lord does live—not just in David’s time,
but now, too. He is worthy of our praise and our thanks. Just think about what
He has done for you—and be thankful. If you think He hasn’t done much for you,
stop and look around and think again. And give thanks.
Training Tip – “Thank you” or “Thanks” seems to be an easy word to
teach to toddlers—they grasp that idea. Transferring that “thankfulness” to God
may be a more difficult concept. Once again it can be taught by a modeled
behavior—as children see you being thankful, they will be thankful to God, too.
Talk with them about the beauty of our world—sky, trees, plants, flowers,
animals—and how all those are created by God—so we should give Him thanks.
Lord Jesus, thank you for saving us from our enemies—even
if our enemy is our own attitudes. You are a strong tower and we run to You for
protection and security. Thank you for always being there for us—and for the
promise that You will never leave us or forsake us.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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