“We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; Men declare Your wondrous works.” Psalm 75:1 (NASB)
What is it that we give thanks to God for in our day to day life? The psalmist, in this verse gives thanks to God because His name is near. That seems a bit unusual, doesn't it? We believe and know that God is near to each of us but what does it mean that His name is near? It is a promise that we can trust in as we read the next expression in the verse which refers to God's works. His deeds which are wonderful, are all done in His name. As we learn and hear about them, we share the things God is doing, and we realize that His name is truly close to us. We respond with thanksgiving to God. How wonderful to know and trust that God's name is near and if His name is near, we know that He is near. We are encouraged to speak out, to declare what we know. “Thank you Lord for all the wonderful deeds You are doing,” becomes our response to this promise.
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