Psalm 148
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created, and he established them for ever and ever—he issued a decree that will never pass away. Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, young men and women, old men and children. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the Lord. Psalm 148 (NIV)
How do you praise God? Maybe you thank God for everything He has given you. Maybe you sing praises to the Lord. But maybe there is another way too. As we read Psalm 148:3, praise him sun and moon; praise him all you shining stars. Or in verses 9-10 you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds. How does the moon, stars, hills, trees, and animals praise? We could imagine that their praise may look like all of God’s creation doing the job that they were created to do.
How might our praise look different if we learned from all of God’s creation? God created each of us to be different. Therefore, all we have to do is become who God created us to be and we can let that be our praise to God.
Questions for Reflection:
- How does this psalm change the way you think of praising God?
- Make a list of 5 things that you are thankful God has provided for you and give Him thanks and praise.
Prayer:
We praise you Lord above all heavenly hosts. We join all of creation in praising you for all you have given to us. You not only provide for our needs, but you sent your only Son to die for us! You deserve our unending praise! Amen.
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