He Has Done Great Things For Us

"The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy."  Psalms 126:3 (NIV)

The unknown author of this psalm recorded this statement, which was made by the children of Israel, after The Lord brought them out of Babylonian captivity and returned them to Zion. 

This statement was true for them and it is true for us today.  The people around them noticed that they had been delivered and they commented that God had done great things for them. (Psalms 3:2)  The people around us can tell when we have the favor of God upon us and when we enjoy His blessings.  When we share the events of our lives with others, they can see that God has His hand on us.  It is sometimes hard to appreciate the rain during the storm, until we see the plants bloom afterwards, or unless we have just gone through a long drought.  All things work together for good, for those of us who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)  So, no matter what happens, we are to count it all as joy because God is in control. (James 1:2)  From our formation in our mother's womb (Psalms 139:13-14), God has performed miracle after miracle in our lives.  In fact, in light of all the things that He has done for us, we ought to be grateful and we ought to be filled with joy.  Just think of what He has done for you.