We talk a lot about what we will do in heaven. Everybody
seems to have their own little concept and usually we all want the things
important to us here to be there. But the truth is the main point of heaven and
of our very presence there will be to praise God. The psalms of the Bible are
filled with praise but Psalm 145 may just be the ultimate praise psalm.
Psalm 145:1
A SONG OF PRAISE. OF DAVID. I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
A SONG OF PRAISE. OF DAVID. I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
Not only has David decided to praise God for ever, he has
humbled himself before God and made Him King of his life.
Psalm 145:2
Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.
David committed himself to daily praise. So must we. Make
everyday Thanksgiving Day.
Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
If we really believed verse 3 then we would never have to
question Him. Why does God do this or why did God let that happen? God’s ways
are greater than ours and sometimes the answer is just above our understanding,
but God is good and all His ways are good as well.
Psalm 145:4
One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.
One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.
We must share the legacy of God with our young.
Psalm 145:5-7
On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
Take time each day to just mediate on God. Think about the
creation and its beauty. Muse over the power of a simple atom and remember God
spoke that into existence. Sing out the greatness of God.
Psalm 145:8-9
The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
It is a testament to God’s mercy and grace that he has not
just wiped us all off the face of the earth. Yet God even provides food and
warmth and life to those who mock and ridicule His very existence.
Psalm 145:10-12
All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you! They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power, to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you! They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power, to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
One day every knee shall bow to Jesus. Why wait until it’s
too late to do so on the wrong side of eternity?
Psalm 145:13-16
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. [The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.] The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. [The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.] The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
God is so patient with us. If you are down and lying in the
mud and slime of the pig pen He will raise you up.
Psalm 145:18-19
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.
But God will not force Himself upon us. We must call out to
Him in our need. To fear Him is to revere Him. If you call on Him and are
willing to relinquish control of your life to Him He will hear your cry and
save you.
Psalm 145:20
The LORD preserves all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
The LORD preserves all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
Jesus is coming back and when He does there will come
serious judgment. It will be eternal judgment.
Psalm 145:21
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
David was as messed up as any man can be. His sins were many
and they included murder, adultery, and lying. Yet God loved Him and called Him
a man after His own heart. David knew God and understood the wonderful mercy
and grace God is willing to give. So he repented and he devoted his life to
praise. Let us carry on that work. Let us begin today and bless His Holy name
forever and ever.
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