Psalm 18:1 begins with the word רָחַם [racham /raw·kham/]. It is often translated as “mercy,” “compassion,” “love,” “merciful,” etc. It relates to loving deeply or having deep compassion or tender affection. I have struggled all my life with these three English words, “I Love You!” Growing up, we did not use the words. It wasn’t until I got married that I learned how to show love and receive it. Now, I have a granddaughter and when she enters the room, she hears from me these three words, “I Love You!”
I wonder how often we tell God these three words? Do you love God? Psalm 18 is a Royal Psalm attributed to the king. The Psalmist writes that he was in trouble and called out to the Lord. The Lord answered and came down and took care of the enemies. The king loved God!
As we wake up this morning and kiss our spouses and say, “I Love You!” Take a moment and look upstairs and remember to tell God of your love. Today is the Lord’s Day and we will gather around the world to tell God we love Him by gathering to praise, worship, sing, hear His Word, pray, fellowship, and participate in the Body by proclaiming Jesus’ death (our salvation) until He comes again.
“God, I Love You!”
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