Psalm 106

“Save us, LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise” (47). In Psalm 105, the psalmist recounts God’s faithfulness through Israel’s exodus from Egypt, but here he recalls Israel’s unfaithfulness. They were “bent on rebellion” and “wasted away in sin” (43). But by God’s “great love” (45), divine faithfulness triumphs over our betrayal.

Our unfaithfulness is no match for God’s great love. When we humbly pray “save us,” He answers our distress call (44). We become God’s people, His “special possession,” by His mercy. We can “declare the praises of the God” (1 Peter 2:9-11), for His love endures forever (1).