*Psalm 145: 1-21
Psalm 145 is a hymn of praise to God for his greatness, faithfulness, and compassion for all creation.
- Praise for God’s Greatness:
- The psalmist begins by extolling the greatness of God and expressing his desire to praise Him continually, declaring that God’s greatness is beyond comprehension.
- He resolves to bless and exalt God’s name forever, praising Him for His mighty acts and abundant goodness.
- God’s Majesty and Compassion:
- The psalmist reflects on God’s majestic splendor and wondrous works, declaring His greatness to be unsearchable and His goodness to be abundant.
- He describes God as gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love, showing kindness to all His creatures.
- Universal Dominion:
- The psalmist acknowledges God’s universal dominion and sovereignty, declaring that all His works praise Him and all His faithful servants bless Him.
- He affirms that God’s kingdom is eternal, His reign is everlasting, and His rule extends to all generations.
- God’s Faithfulness and Providence:
- The psalmist praises God for His faithfulness in all His words and His graciousness in fulfilling the desires of those who fear Him.
- He declares that God upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down, providing for the needs of every living creature.
- Call to Praise:
- The psalmist concludes by calling on all creatures to praise the Lord, extolling His name and declaring His greatness to all generations.
- He resolves to praise the Lord forever, joining with all creation in proclaiming His mighty acts and everlasting glory.
Psalm 145:1-21 reminds us to praise God for His goodness, kindness, and love. He is always near, listens when we call, and cares for everyone who trusts in Him. This teaches us to focus on God’s blessings instead of our worries. No matter what we face, we can find comfort in knowing that God is faithful and never changes. We should make it a habit to thank Him, share His love with others, and trust that He will take care of us.
Psalm 145: 1-21 (WEB)
A praise psalm by David.145:1 I will exalt you, my God, the King.I will praise your name forever and ever.2 Every day I will praise you.I will extol your name forever and ever.3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised!His greatness is unsearchable.4 One generation will commend your works to another,and will declare your mighty acts.5 I will meditate on the glorious majesty of your honor,on your wondrous works.6 Men will speak of the might of your awesome acts.I will declare your greatness.7 They will utter the memory of your great goodness,and will sing of your righteousness.8 The LORD is gracious, merciful,slow to anger, and of great loving kindness.9 The LORD is good to all.His tender mercies are over all his works.10 All your works will give thanks to you, LORD.Your saints will extol you.11 They will speak of the glory of your kingdom,and talk about your power,12 to make known to the sons of men his mighty acts,the glory of the majesty of his kingdom.13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.Your dominion endures throughout all generations.The LORD is faithful in all his words,and loving in all his deeds.14 The LORD upholds all who fall,and raises up all those who are bowed down.15 The eyes of all wait for you.You give them their food in due season.16 You open your hand,and satisfy the desire of every living thing.17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,and gracious in all his works.18 The LORD is near to all those who call on him,to all who call on him in truth.19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him.He also will hear their cry, and will save them.20 The LORD preserves all those who love him,but he will destroy all the wicked.21 My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD.Let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.