A Psalm of thanksgiving.
1. The Psalmists hard experiences in life. v. 3
None of us gets through life without scars. Jesus Christ suffered as we do.
2. The Psalmists confessing and thanksgiving of things learnt. v. 5
- God is gracious - undeserved help
- God is righteous - the energy with which God maintains His honour and His people.
- God is merciful - a deep empathy for His people in need.
Jesus Christ showed these characteristics during His life here on earth.
3. The Psalmists realization that God's people are precious to Him, in life and in death.
- in life God takes care of His people
- the death of the saints is precious to Him.
By faith we need to keep our eyes on Christ, in life and in death.