Give thanks!

Psalm 35:18 I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.


Public speaking brings a picture of knocking knees and breaking out in sweat. I am sure at times the Psalmist felt that too, yet the Psalmist says, “I will give thee thanks in the great congregation”.

Note it’s not the little congregation only but also the great congregation. When tribes gathered in the Old Testament there were a great many people that came together and in those great congregations there were the faithful who praised God.

When we are in Church and the Pastor says, “Does anyone have a testimony”? How often do we look around to see who has one? It is indeed discouraging to note that there isn’t a rush or stampede or even a long line to give testimonies and thank God for His goodness.

Next time there is an invitation to give thanks let us arise and give thanks in the great congregation and praise our Lord among much people.