Psalm 136:26
"O give thanks unto God of heaven:
for his mercy endureth forever."
What is so special about this psalm that it is deserving of that title
over all of the rest? I believe that this title is perfect, because "the Almighty sits in the high heavens and distributes food to each
and every creature." "who giveth food to all flesh" (verse 25). The
great praise of God is that He is not too great to care for the needs of even
the smallest of creatures. Despite His unlimited power, control, and authority
over the universe, God does not deem Himself “too important” to be concerned
with the daily, mundane needs of every single living creature.
Now,
can you imagine for one moment that the Queen of England spends her time
dishing out broth in a soup kitchen? Maybe once or twice a week or month, but every single day? Normally, the greater the person, the less
likely they are to spend time serving others less fortunate. Yet, we learn from
this psalm and God’s example that the noblest undertaking a person can ever do
is to help another person, no matter who he or she may be or what the job may
entail.
One day there was a very important man walking home from prayers with the usual entourage in tow, he heard the sound of crying. He stopped and searched for the source. He discovered a little girl Crying behind a bush. All the others watched as the elderly man sat himself on the ground, wiped away the tears of the little girl, and asked what was bothering her. "My friend told me that my dress is ugly," the girl cried. "You tell your friend that I think your dress is beautiful." With that, the girl broke into a smile and happily ran off to play.
Friends, let us remember that no job is beneath us. Whether it is wiping away the tears of a child, feeding the homeless, or even taking out the garbage, it is our honor and privilege to help other people. The great praise of God can be our praise, too. When we humble ourselves before others, we rise to great heights in the eyes of God.
One day there was a very important man walking home from prayers with the usual entourage in tow, he heard the sound of crying. He stopped and searched for the source. He discovered a little girl Crying behind a bush. All the others watched as the elderly man sat himself on the ground, wiped away the tears of the little girl, and asked what was bothering her. "My friend told me that my dress is ugly," the girl cried. "You tell your friend that I think your dress is beautiful." With that, the girl broke into a smile and happily ran off to play.
Friends, let us remember that no job is beneath us. Whether it is wiping away the tears of a child, feeding the homeless, or even taking out the garbage, it is our honor and privilege to help other people. The great praise of God can be our praise, too. When we humble ourselves before others, we rise to great heights in the eyes of God.
Amen!
Reading: Ps. 136:1-26
Ref: HG SB
May God Bless You
And Your Family
Minister Robert Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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