Psalm 113:1-9 NIV
Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord, you his servants; praise the name of the Lord.
Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore.
From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.
The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens.
Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high,
who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap;
he seats them with princes, with the princes of his people.
He settles the childless woman in her home as a happy mother of children.
Praise the Lord.
Psalm 113 is the third psalm in a row in Book V of the Book of Psalms to begin with "Hallelujah", or the translation, "Praise the Lord". This psalm calls for the praising of the Lord's name, Yahweh, continually, all the day long. Praise forevermore the name of God our Savior.
Worship is more than a one hour experience on a Sunday morning. It's a lifestyle. We are made to praise our creator all day and all night. Even as we sleep may our hearts rejoice in the goodness and majesty of God.
People of faith love God above the love of country. No allegiance is more important. We acknowledge God as God, King of the Universe, King of all kings, Lord of lords, Great God above all gods. No other person, place or thing, no entity nor intuition can compare to the greatness of our creator.
God is high above us all reigning from heaven. And yet God is near the poor and needy. God attends to the cries of the childless mother. His compassion is as great as His glory. God restores those who trust in Him through times of trial and suffering. Those who learn the discipline of perpetual praise will find the glory of God and the power of His name close at hand.
May we all learn to praise the Lord with every breath. Let worship today lead to worship throughout all your days.
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