The Spirit of Praise
Let them all praise the name of the Lord. For his name is very great; his glory towers over the earth and heaven! Psalm 148:13
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This psalm is an expression of corporate praise at its highest: angels, stars and skies, mountains and hills, wild animals, kings and rulers, all people everywhere, even old men and children—all are commanded to praise the name of the Lord. Why? Because each of these are expressions of his grandeur and glory! Because every created thing in heaven and on earth exists because God spoke them into existence and sustains them by the word of his power! This is the spirit of praise that we will all be ushered into when every knee will bow at Christ’s second coming. That is a wondrous thought, but this psalm is also a call to us today to get caught up in the spirit of praise, which is continually going on in heaven. Read this psalm aloud to God and ask the Spirit to give you great freedom in praising him today.
Prayer:
LORD, I join all heaven in praise to you. Lift me up to that realm where the focus is concentrated on you alone. Your glory towers over the earth and heaven! Your name is great. May my heart and voice offer you the praise your glory deserves!
Quotes:
IN PRAISE MY SOUL ASCENDS TO SELF-FORGETTING ADORATION, SEEING AND PRAISING ONLY THE MAJESTY AND POWER OF GOD, HIS GRACE AND REDEMPTION.
Ole Hallesby (1879–1961)
The One Year Bible Readings for today are: 2 Kings 17:1–18:12; Acts 20:1-38; Psalm 148:1-14 and Proverbs 18:6-7.
