Come and See

God is worthy of praise at all times—regardless of circumstances. But how sweet it is when we are able to praise Him for answered prayer. A psalmist expressed it via an invitation: Come and see what God has done. . . . (Ps. 66:5a NIV)

The psalmist doesn’t make light of life’s problems. Nor does he claim everything went smoothly in the middle of the difficulties. He relates how God tested His people. Speaking for the nation of Israel He says to God, You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water. . . . (v. 11,12a)

On the other hand, God did something marvelous: You brought us to a place of abundance. (v. 12b)

The key for the psalmist was prayer. He says that he personally cried out to Him. . . . (v. 17a,) Because he experienced victory and joy, he calls others to join him in praise to a God who hears and answers prayer.

Originally published August 12, 1988.