Earlier this week, we spent some time in 1 Chronicles 16, where David’s song of thanks is recorded. To close out this week, let’s look at David’s concluding remarks:
“Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and deliver us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting!”
What an ending to that beautiful song! And what an encouragement to know that even now, thousands of years after David first sang that song, God is working to do just what David asked. God is gathering from among the nations those who are willing to serve and obey Him. If we belong to that great host of God’s people, we have more reason for gratitude than all others. Praise the Lord, and blessed be His name forevermore!