Psalm 111-Praising God for His Works

“Truth for Truckers” *May 21, 2014* Psalm 111 “Praising God for His Works”

     This Psalm opens and closes with powerful statements of praise to the LORD focusing upon His great works through the ages. Notice the continued emphasis upon His WORKS:

#1 The WORKS of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. (v.2)

#2 His WORK is honorable and glorious and His righteousness endures forever. (v.3)

#3 He has made His wonderful WORKS to be remembered: the LORD is great and full of compassion. (v.4)

#4 He has given meat [food] unto them that fear Him: (v.5a)

#5 He will be ever mindful of His Covenant. (v.5b)

#6 He has shown His people the power of His WORKS, that He may give them the heritage of the heathen. (v.6)

#7 The WORKS of His hands are verity and judgment; all His Commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever. (v.7, 8)

#8 He sent redemption unto His people: He has commanded His Covenant forever. (v.9)

     This list of God’s WORKS supplies the Believer with real reasons to praise the Lord for His great WORKS all of which have impact upon our lives as we speak. The Psalm closes with one of the most powerful statements in the Word of God followed by the fact that His praise is eternal: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endures forever.” (v.10).  So, Drivers, once again we are commanded to praise the LORD!

    

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