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Day 272

Psalm 118:27a "God is the LORD, and He has given us light..."

Day 272 – Psalm 118

“God is the LORD, and He has given us light…” Psalm 118:27a

A GLORIOUS CONCLUSION

The psalmist ended his psalm on a very high personal note of thanksgiving.

“God is the LORD, and He has given us light;
Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.
You are my God, and I will praise You;
You are my God, I will exalt You.
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.”
Psalm 118:27-29

1. Worship is in mind

a) There is specific reference to a sacrifice given to the Lord.
b) This sacrifice is offered to the Lord for the light He had given to His people.
i) Light of the Lord
ii) Light of knowledge
iii) Light of salvation
iv) Jesus would epitomize this light.

2. Declaration of personal faith

a) This is found in the expression, “You are my God”.
b) A well-understood faith would result in two things especially:-
i) Praise of the Lord.
ii) Exaltation of the Lord.

3. A call to worship

a) To give thanks with a deep sense of worship.
b) To worship with deep gratitude for His goodness and mercy extended to those who had placed their faith in God.