The Heart Of Thanksgiving

III. Confident Praise (3) – Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases. David was confident in the Lord’s ability to meet his needs and he offered praise regarding specific areas of healing. David was mindful of:

Spiritual Healing (3a) – Who forgiveth all thine iniquities. No doubt he likely pondered the sin of his past, possibly regarding Bathsheba and the death of Uriah, her husband. That was a dark period in David’s life, but he found forgiveness and spiritual restoration in the Lord. Although he was undeserving, God had offered pardon according to His mercy and grace.

Every believer should be willing to offer praise and thanksgiving for our salvation and the privilege of restoration. While we were yet in sin, Christ died for us. In salvation we were forgiven of our sin and reconciled to God. Even when we fail and come short following salvation, our Lord remains willing to forgive and restore. I am thankful for spiritual healing in Christ!

Physical Healing (3b) – who healeth all thy diseases. No doubt David had faced sickness and various infirmities while walking with the Lord. In his time of illness, God had been faithful to provide the healing he desperately needed. David rejoiced for the healing touch of God.

We can rejoice that we serve the God of all comfort and healing. There is nothing we face in life that our Lord can’t handle. He is able to provide healing for those who stand in need of His touch. While it isn’t always within His will to bring about physical healing, He is always more than able to do so if He desires. We should rejoice for the blessings and provision of God in our lives. If you enjoy a measure of good health today, you have much to praise Him for!

IV. Considerate Praise (4) – Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies. David rejoiced for the providential hand of God in his life. As he considered God’s goodness, he was compelled to offer praise. Let’s look a bit closer at this.

Who redeemeth thy life from destruction. David’s life had been redeemed from destruction. Again he likely had thought back over his life, remembering the provision of God. There were times when the enemy was close at hand, and yet God miraculously provided deliverance. He had spared David time and again, providing an escape from death and a place to rest within His care. No doubt David was also aware that God had redeemed him from destruction spiritually as well. Although he was undeserving, God had provided for his redemption and a fulfilling relationship with Him.

Aren’t you glad for the redemptive hand of God? Physically speaking, we have no way of knowing how many times the Lord has spared us from suffering and death. As the enemy came against us, God provided a means of escape and safety. Spiritually we were all separated in sin and on our way to hell. Through His mercy and grace, God provided His Son as the atonement for sin. Through salvation in Christ our lives were redeemed from eternal death and destruction. What a gracious Lord we serve.