Praising Scripture - Dec 16

Annual Bible Reading Plan:

MIC.3-4
ACT.28

2024 31-Day Fraising Day 17:

"The Lord Is Great and Greatly to Be Praised" (Psalm 145:1-13)
(Memory Verses: 1-4)

1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
2 Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
4 One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.
5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
6 They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.
7 They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
8 The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you!
11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power,
12 to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.

Reflection:
Psalm 145, written by David, is a magnificent hymn of praise, likely composed during a time of peace and blessing. Even though David himself was a king and his kingdom prospered under God’s protection and grace, he remained humble and focused his praise solely on the Lord. He recognized that God alone is the true King, exalted above all earthly rulers, whose kingdom is eternal, and whose dominion lasts through all generations.
David’s profound reverence for God is captured in the declaration: "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts." The Lord is great—possessing "great deeds," "great goodness," "great love," and "great power." His greatness is beyond human comprehension, yet His goodness and mercy extend over all creation, as He is "good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made."
When we see the evidence of God's greatness in our lives and the world around us, our hearts should be lifted in awe and gratitude. Let us open wide our mouths to proclaim His greatness and devote ourselves wholly—heart, soul, mind, and strength—to giving Him great praise. May the Holy Spirit continually reveal to us the vastness of God’s greatness, stirring us to praise Him with our lives. Let us also take this opportunity to testify to our families, particularly the next generation, about His "mighty deeds and the glorious splendor of His kingdom." As we share His works and His kingdom’s everlasting glory with others, the greatness of our God will be known, and His reign will be evident in our lives, our churches, and across the earth.
Lord, You are great and worthy of all praise. Open our eyes to Your majesty and our mouths to declare Your greatness. Let Your Spirit guide us to proclaim Your works and testify of Your eternal kingdom to future generations and to the world. Amen.