What is the meaning of Psalm 107:43? Let him who is wise Wisdom in Scripture always starts with a right relationship to God. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). • Wise people don’t rely on human insight alone (James 3:17); they anchor their thinking in Christ “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3). • Jesus calls the one who hears and obeys His words “a wise man who built his house on the rock” (Matthew 7:24). So Psalm 107:43 begins by inviting those who already prize God’s perspective to lean in and listen attentively. Pay heed to these things “These things” are the real-life rescues just celebrated in Psalm 107—sailors saved from storms, prisoners set free, wanderers given a home. • God often tells His people, “Only be on guard and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen” (Deuteronomy 4:9). • Isaiah echoes, “Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen and obey in the time to come?” (Isaiah 42:23). • Noticing God’s actions fuels gratitude and strengthens faith; that’s why Psalm 64:9 observes, “All people will fear and proclaim the work of God.” The psalmist pleads: don’t let these stories slip by—mark them, replay them, retell them. And consider To “consider” is to ponder, turning truth over until it sinks in. “I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds” (Psalm 77:12). • David practiced this “on the glorious splendor of Your majesty” (Psalm 145:5), and it kept his heart warm toward God. • Paul urges believers to “dwell on whatever is true, honorable, and right” (Philippians 4:8), showing that deliberate reflection shapes character. • When we slow down long enough to reflect, God’s interventions become more than facts; they become personal assurances. The loving devotion of the LORD The psalm ends at the heart of God’s character: steadfast, covenant love. • At Sinai the LORD proclaimed Himself “abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6). • Jeremiah found hope because “the loving devotion of the LORD never fails; His mercies never end” (Lamentations 3:22-23). • In Christ we see this love fully displayed: “God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us… made us alive with Christ” (Ephesians 2:4-5). Bullet-point glimpses of that devotion in Psalm 107: – He delivers the lost (vv. 4-7). – He breaks chains (vv. 10-14). – He heals the sick (vv. 17-20). – He stills the storm (vv. 23-30). The wise observer links every rescue back to this unwavering love. summary Psalm 107:43 calls anyone who values godly wisdom to stop, notice, and ponder the LORD’s mighty interventions so that the depth of His steadfast love becomes unmistakable. Wisdom isn’t just knowing facts about God; it’s tracing every act of deliverance back to the unchanging devotion that defines Him, then living in grateful trust because of it. |
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