Title
He Is Worthy To Be Praised
Scripture
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created.
(Psalm 148:5)
Devotional
Of whom does the psalmist speak? He speaks of the stars, the moon, the sun and all the heavens and earth. “He merely spoke and the heavens were created.”(1) This is the God we serve-the One who speaks the expanses of the heavens into existence. He is the Lord God Almighty, the Creator of the universe. If the stars and the things created are to praise Him, how much more should those who have been created in His image praise Him?
What greater purpose could we have been created for than to praise the One who is, who was, and who is to come? He is more than worthy of our praise. He is worthy to be praised in the good times as well as the froward times. He is worthy to be praised when we feel like praising Him as well as when we do not feel like praising Him. It is at these times we offer up the sacrifice of praise - for He is worthy to be praised. Praise the Lord!
(1) Psalm 33:6 The New Living Translation
Thought For The Night
“The mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12
Evening Text
Psalm 148:5: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created.
Looking for Answers
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Is not the purpose of creation to praise God?
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Consider the heavens, do they not glorify their Creator?
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All of creation and every creature by nature praises the Lord. Why is it not in the nature of man to do so?
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Praise”: Acknowledging the splendor, wonder, power, glory, and majesty of the One worthy of such acclaim. All praise, whether to the creator or the created, to talents or giftedness, is to praise the Creator, Who is blessed forever.
Referencing: “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light! Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, And you waters above the heavens!” Psalm 148:1-4
Applying: How can we improve on the closing words of the final Psalm, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:6