Say So

 

October 10, 2025

Psalm 107:1-9

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

2 Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—
those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,
3 those he gathered from the lands,
from east and west, from north and south.

4 Some wandered in desert wastelands,
finding no way to a city where they could settle.
5 They were hungry and thirsty,
and their lives ebbed away.
6 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
7 He led them by a straight way
to a city where they could settle.
8 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
9 for he satisfies the thirsty
and fills the hungry with good things.

Some years ago, I bought a worship recording titled Give Thanks. In the middle of one medley came a simple song that stayed with me:

“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
I’m redeemed, I’m redeemed, praise the Lord.”

Those words come straight from Psalm 107, a psalm that tells the story of God’s people — how He rescues, restores, and invites them to give thanks. It’s a song of God’s faithfulness and of the people's gratitude in response.

Psalm 107 begins:

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His steadfast love endures forever.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so—
those He redeemed from trouble.”

Throughout the psalm, a pattern repeats: “They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.” Over and over, God’s people find themselves lost, afraid, or burdened — and every time, God moves toward them in mercy.

That’s who God is. God’s nature is goodness itself. He hears our cries, steps toward us with compassion, and delivers us with steadfast love.

Psalm 107 also teaches us something about gratitude. True thanksgiving isn’t rooted in our circumstances, but in the unchanging character of God. When life is uncertain, we can still say, “Lord, You have been good before; You are good now.”

Even when we fail, He remains faithful. Scripture reminds us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) He does not abandon His promises or His people.

And ultimately, Psalm 107 shows us that God is our Redeemer. He breaks chains, calms storms, forgives sins, and restores hope.

So, let the redeemed of the Lord say so. Tell their story. Give thanks to the God whose love endures forever.

So today's Psalm says, If God has made a way — say so. If God has opened doors — say so. If He’s been a friend when you were lonely — say so. If He’s held your family together, provided for you, or given you peace — say so. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.

So let us thank the Lord for His steadfast love 

and for His wonderful works among humankind.

Let us praise Him in the congregation of His people.
And let us — the redeemed of the Lord — say so.

Some good thoughts for us as we begin the Thanksgiving Weekend don't you think? Let’s tell our stories, give thanks for His faithfulness, and celebrate the God who redeems, restores, and remains with us always.
Amen.