Message Notes

(I) THE ESSENCE OF THE CONCEPT OF “EXTOLLING” GOD

“I will extol You, O LORD…” Psalm 30:1

1. The element of Praise

2. The element of High Praise

3. The element of Lauding

(II) THE EXPRESSIONS CONTEMPLATED

1. Singing of Praise

“Sing praise to the LORD…” Psalm 30:4a

2. Giving of thanks spontaneously

“…And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.” Psalm 30:4b

3. Mourning to Dancing

“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing…” Psalm 30:11a

4. Sackcloth to Garments of Gladness

“…You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness” Psalm 30:11b

5. Giving of thanks to God forever

“…O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.” Psalm 30:12b

(III) EXAMINATION OF REASONS FOR EXTOLLING GOD

1. Experience of Healing

“O LORD my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.” Psalm 30:2

2. Gratitude for Favour of God

“For His anger is but for a moment; His favour is life…” Psalm 30:5a

3. Experience of God turning things around

“…Weeping may endure for a night, But Joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5

4. Fresh appreciation of the mercy of God

“Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me; LORD, be my helper!” Psalm 30:10

(IV) EVALUATION OF A MISTAKE MADE

1. Remembering Trust in Self in Times of Prosperity

“Now in my prosperity I said,‘I shall never be moved’ ” Psalm 30:6

2. Recalling how the heart was Troubled

“…You hid Your face, and I was troubled.” Psalm 30:7b

3. Returning to God

“I cried out to You, O LORD,And to the LORD I made supplication” Psalm 30:8

(V) ESTABLISHING THE PRACTICE OF EXTOLLING GOD

“I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up…” Psalm 30:1

1. Great determination to Extol God

2. Great and many reasons to Extol God