One phrase is repeated four times in Psalm 107: “Oh that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men” (v.8). The psamist gives us five vivid instructions of what God has done for us and why we should praise His name. He talks about Wanderers, prisoners, hospital patients, marinas and people seeking to build the city and saw the seed.

The Psalmist writes (read the description between vv.4-7) that, the God rescued the Wanderers. Then there‘s that refrain. “Oh that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” God has done this for you, so thank Him.

I was a wanderer before the Lord saved me—lonely, solitary, hungry, thirsty, aimless and wondering where to go next. Then someone told me about Jesus Christ—that He died on the cross for my sins, was buried, rose again on the third day and today is a living Savior for all who will call upon Him. So I cried unto the Lord in my trouble, and He delivered me out of my distress. Now I am delivered and guided and part of His family, no longer lonely, no longer hungry and thirsty, for Christ is the Bread of Life; He is the Living Water. I am a pilgrim on my way to a heavenly home.

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Consider God’s goodness to you and the guidance He gives. He deserves your praise. He saved you and deliver you from the penalty of your sins. Give thanks to God for changing you from a WANDERER TO A PILGRIM.