1 Chronicles 16:34, 36 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever….Blessed be the Lord God of Israel forever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the Lord.
David proclaims parts of his own Psalms in thanks and praise for His Presence coming to His resting place among the people. He repeats an often spoken refrain, giving thanks for His goodness and mercy. “Surely Goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Bless God forever, for not only is His eternal life in my heart as long as I live, but I will enjoy it forever without end.
My response to the Gospel of goodness and mercy is to praise the Lord for who He is and thank Him for what He does. This blessed response continues every day of my life, and it goes on forever. I bless God by saying good things about Him all the time. Giving thanks marks my daily living and praise is my life.
My constant response to the Good News is to say Amen every time I hear it, and I hear the Gospel every day. My life is an Amen to God, for I declare: “Yes, yes, it shall be so in my life, too.” Amen is faith in Jesus and a serious commitment to God. Amen.