Give Thanks to the Lord for His Deeds

 Psalm 105:

1  Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
    make known his deeds among the peoples!
2 Sing to him, sing praises to him;
    tell of all his wondrous works!
3 Glory in his holy name;
    let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
4 Seek the Lord and his strength;
    seek his presence continually

We have already seen a song of thanksgiving to God for His works; here it is for His deeds.  Though we know there are both sides to deeds - good, bad, or dirty - the term usually has the first connotation of good deeds.  These are good memories of all God has done for us. This lengthy psalm proclaims the ways that God had faithfully provided and done things for them throughout rough times in history: famines while they were wandering shepherd, their bondage in Egypt, their wandering in the wilderness, the opposition they faced in entering the land.  What sticks out is not all the bad, but the Good things God had done in keeping His covenant promises.  This is a time for us to look back on hard times made bearable by His Good Hand of providence, grace, and mercy.