“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble,” (Ps. 107:2, ESV). These words call us to proclaim God’s steadfast love, a golden thread woven through Psalm 107. This psalm vividly reminds us that no matter our struggles—wandering in deserts, bound in darkness, or tossed by life’s storms—God hears our cries and delivers us.

The psalmist portrays people in distress: some lost, hungry, and thirsty; others imprisoned by rebellion; still others overwhelmed by raging seas. Yet, in every scene, God’s mercy shines. He guides the lost to safety, shatters chains, and calms storms with a word. These scenes aren’t mere history—they reflect our lives today. When we feel adrift or trapped by sin, God’s love remains our anchor.

As believers, we’re called to trust in God’s unchanging grace, fulfilled perfectly in Jesus Christ. Psalm 107 urges us to give thanks, not just for His deeds but for who He is—our Redeemer who never forsakes us. In Jesus, we see God’s ultimate deliverance, redeeming us from sin’s chains through His cross and resurrection. Life’s trials may test us, but they cannot outlast God’s faithfulness. Let’s lift our voices in gratitude, proclaiming how Jesus leads us to eternal safety. In every season, His love endures, transforming our cries into songs of praise. Cling to the hope of Christ, for the One who delivered His people in Psalm 107 still redeems and restores us today through His boundless mercy.

Prayer – Holy Spirit, open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts, that we may grow closer to You through joy and through suffering. Be with us in the fullness of Your power as new members are added to Your household, as we grow in grace through the years, when we are joined in marriage, when we turn to You in sickness or special need, and, at the last, when we are committed into the Father's hands.

Your Servant in Christ,

Rev. Brian K. Thieme
Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church Columbia, Mo.
Missouri District