God Promises He Works

Psalms 111:1-2 Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. 2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
 
DO you ponder God’s work in your life? Do you think of God’s work in the world? In the church? How about his work in heaven, have you ever considered it?
   The psalmist has, and he wants the gathering of God’s people to do the same. Remember God’s work. Praise him. Worship him. All who delight in him should ponder his great works.  
   What work has God accomplished? Nearly anyone who has been around a Bible or in church for even a few months should have heard of God’s magnificent, enduring work for mankind. God’s gospel is the history of his work to save. V 5b He remembers his covenant forever. God made a covenant with Adam to send a Savior. (Genesis 3:15) He made a covenant with Abraham to form a nation to bless the world (Genesis 12:1-2). He promised his ongoing presence to Israel as they came from Egypt.  
   God’s mighty hand and outstretched arm worked to free Israel from Egypt. He worked his power daily to feed Israel bread for 40 years of their wanderings. And ponder this for a moment: They were wandering for 40 years in his judgment. He still fed them! In Canaan, he gave them a bountiful land to produce all they needed. God worked to conquer Israel’s enemies in Canaan. V 6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
   God was at work to judge Israel’s sins. He moved prophets to promise his goodness and warn of his wrath. The LORD God moved enemies to punish and exile his people into captivity. And his saving work did not end when he could have justly dismissed the unfaithful into history’s memory. Instead God continued to work to redeem Israel from Babylon’s exile.
   God’s work sent Jesus to the manger. The Son of God worked as a man – a carpenter and stone mason. He worked as the Son of God to preach, heal, suffer, die and rise. Jesus’ work makes it possible to redeem all who believe in him. Romans 5:15b how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! How prophetic are the psalmist’s words. V9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever – holy and awesome is his name.
   Do you confess Jesus, “Lord and Savior”? Then God has worked his salvation in you. And God is still working his salvation in you. He works to sanctify your heart to become more holy as he is holy. He has worked to set you apart from hell’s condemnation, so you will be free to live in heaven’s salvation.
   In the Spirit, you are Jesus’ heart, mind, hands and feet to work the gospel into people’s lives. With what you say and do, your work is ongoing. In a moment your work with Jesus can change a life for eternity. Over many years your faithful work will help people know God’s story to work for their good.
   What joyful words come from Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.