Read Psalm 117.
"Praise the LORD!"
This is a short praise chorus. It is quick and direct but packed with
meaning.
1. Who is to praise Him?
Believers do this now every day. But here all nations and all peoples are
called to worship God. The Bible knows nothing of the acceptance of many
gods, nor does it allow for the concept of worship as one may choose.
When Christ returns in all His glory every knee will bow and every tongue
will confess Jesus as Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).
2. Why is He to be praised?
Translations will use different words but the Hebrew focuses on two main
reasons:
-God is kind, good, merciful, and loving.
-God is trustworthy, faithful and true.
His character does not change even when rejected by unbelievers. Indeed,
they experience His common grace every day. His word does not change with
our circumstances. No matter what comes our way, our LORD's loving and
reliable presence will be with us.
"Praise the LORD!"
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