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Psalm 147:5a "Great is our Lord, and mighty in power..."

Day 362 – Psalm 147

“Great is our Lord, and mighty in power…” Psalm 147:5a

MORE REASONS TO PRAISE GOD

The psalmist compiles a list of reasons why every worshipper should make praise a very real part of his faith and life.

1. The Person of God (Psalm 147:5-6)

Basic knowledge of God should inspire the heart to sing praise to Him.

a) The Lord is great and mighty in power.
b) He has infinite understanding.
c) He cares for the humble.
d) He casts down the unrepentant wicked.

2. The might acts of God (Psalm 147:7-20)

a) He looks after the earth that He has made.
b) He provides for the birds of the air and the beasts of the field.
c) He takes pleasure in those who fear Him.
d) He blesses the children of the faithful.
e) He gives peace in the land.
f) He provides wonderfully (“the finest wheat”).
g) He gives His word with power and authority to the earth.
h) He gives His statutes and judgments to His people, Israel.
i) He has never dealt so graciously with any other nation on earth.

OFFERING PRAISE TO GOD IN WORSHIP

How may praise be offered to the Lord?

1. We should ever sing praises to God (Psalm 147:7b).

2. Our hearts should be filled with thanksgiving (Psalm 147:7a).

3. We should ever be ready to say, “Praise the LORD!” (Psalm 147:20c).