SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT

Make known His deeds among the people ….. Psalms 105:1

One of the things that often impress me in the Old Testament, especially in the Psalms, are the godly hearts of some in old-time Israel, that display a more tender concept of God, and a much more affectionate fellowship with Him, than many present-day critics of Old Testament religion are able to acknowledge in their own lives.

Besides a religious awe, there was a sense of filial relationship toward God, and a truly loving exultation in His graciousness.

It is revealing and uplifting to travel through the psalms picking out the warm-hearted responses toward a Jehovah who is as compassionate as He is ineffable in holiness.

Here are just a few:

Oh how I love Thy law!….Psalms 119:97

Thy loving kindness is better than life…..Psalms 63:2-4

Jehovah God is a sun and a shield….Psalms 84:11

He crowneth me with loving kindness and tender mercies…Psalms 63:3

How precious are Thy thoughts unto me, O God…..Psalms 139:16-18

Whom have I in heaven but Thee?… and there is none on earth that I desire beside Thee.. Psalms 73:25

See how the psalm begins from which the text is taken: “O give thanks unto Jehovah! Call upon His name. Make known His deeds among the people. Sing unto Him. Talk ye of all His wondrous works.”

Is not that a delightful, eager enthusiasm, and does it not challenge us Christian believers who have become eternally saved at the infinite cost of Calvary?

Should we not continually “give thanks” and “call upon His Name” and “make known His deed among the people?”

How, then are we to “make known His deeds among the people”?

The psalmist gives us seven ways.

First he says, “Sing unto Him” (verse 2). Yes even if you have a cracked voice, sing your grateful testimony and let others hear. A faith that saves should be a faith with something to sing out about.

Second, “Tell of all His wondrous works”

Tell especially His wondrous works in redemption. Tell how He converted and saved your soul.

That which is vital should be vocal!

Third, the psalmist says, “Glory in His holy Name”

Instead of keeping your Christian enthusiasm severely under lock and key, let it be evident that you glory in the God who has saved you far-more than the rich man glories in his riches or the worldling glories in his godless absorptions.

Fourth, the psalmist adds, “Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah”

Grumblers and grousers never attract anybody to their philosophy, nor do grumpy religionists attract souls to Christ.

New Testament Christianity is a rejoicing religion---that was the secret of its original contagiousness.

Fifth, the psalmist counsels us, “Seek Jehovah and His strength”

From Him will come the joy and strength for our witnessing and singing and speaking and glorifying and rejoicing.

Sixth, “Seek His face forevermore”

That is, linger often in the secret place of communion with Him.

Seventh, “Remember His marvelous works that He hath done”

Few things are more stimulating than to remember what He has already done on behalf of His faithful people.

Every backwards glance of memory reminds us that “God hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad!”

Is it not an obligation of sanctified gratitude, to “make known His deeds among the people”?

Dumb statues, however beautiful, can never substitute for speaking witnesses.