Verse – Psalm 136:1-4
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
Reflection – Psalm 136:1-4 – God Is Our Source Of Life
The psalmist opens this passage by calling us to remember and give thanks to the Lord, describing Him as the God of gods and Lord of lords.
These titles are not just poetic phrases; they express a profound truth, God is the ultimate source of all life, power, and authority. Everything that exists, everything that sustains us, flows from Him alone.
When the scripture refers to “great wonders,” it points us directly to God as their origin. All miraculous works, all blessings, all life itself, are rooted in Him. Just as a river has its source, so does life have its source and that source is God.
Imagine a river supplying water to many villages. If the main source is cut off, all those downstream will soon suffer from thirst and perish, regardless of how abundant the water seemed before.
Similarly, if we are disconnected from the direct source of our life, God, our spiritual life withers and eventually fades away. Secondary or indirect connections to God cannot sustain us eternally.
The psalm reminds us to give thanks to the direct source of our existence. This is not a mere suggestion but a foundational principle of nature and faith. Just as a branch separated from the tree dries up, so too will any life disconnected from its true source perish. This applies deeply to our relationship with God.
We must seek to be directly connected to Him, not relying on anything or anyone else as an intermediary. This means cultivating an intimate, personal relationship with God Himself, not through idols, people, or material things.
Self Reflection Questions
- How strong and direct is my connection to God in my daily life?
- Are there any “secondary sources” I rely on that distract me from God’s direct presence and provision?
- In what ways can I deepen my personal relationship with God to ensure I am truly connected to the source of life?
- How does recognising God as the “God of gods” and “Lord of lords” affect the way I trust Him with my life?
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Declaration
I thank God for His goodness and faithfulness. I am directly connected to Him, the true source of my life. He gives me life, sustains me in every moment, and I put my trust in His eternal power. Because He is everlasting, I will endure forever.
Prayer
Dear Lord,
Help me to discern the true source of the powers and influences I encounter daily. Let me recognise immediately if something or someone claims authority apart from You. Guard me from the temptation to rely on any other “gods” or sources of security.
Grant me strength and wisdom to remain firmly connected to You, the true source of life. Let my faith endure all trials because it is rooted in You. Help me live fully in Your presence, sustained by Your eternal love.
Amen.
