Let your life & your praise magnify God at all times!
Read morePSALM 40 — PART 1 — REVISED
Brethren, your gratitude towards God should lead to heartfelt obedience to God!
Read morePSALM 39 — REVISED
David’s prayer challenges believers to examine where their trust and hope really lie.
Read morePSALM 38 — REVISED
God will use suffering as a means to show you the depths of your sinfulness and to get you back on the path of obedience.
Read morePSALM 37 — REVISED
Unchecked anxiety will destroy your faith in God’s goodness and justice, and affect your attitude toward everything and everyone in your life.
Read morePSALM 36 — PART 2 — REVISED
His love for us is more precious than anything!
Read morePSALM 36 — PART 1 — REVISED
The ungodly betray their true character with their words and hurt others with their evil and lies.
Read morePSALM 35 — REVISED
We must trust that any trials we go through are part of God’s sanctifying work in our lives.
Read morePSALM 34 — REVISED— PART 2
David says the key to experience God’s goodness is to live a life fearing the Lord.
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Four Reasons to Praise God
The Bible says that God does not change. Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Malachi 3:6, “For I, the LORD, do not change...”. This is especially poignant for the people of God as they seek to praise Him. Last week we saw that we can praise God for His Word and His Sovereign Works. This week we are going to look at two more reasons to praise God.
The 3rd Reason to Praise God is because He is Righteous Ruler (33:13-15). He observes and evaluates all people according to His standard. His standard is perfect righteousness. In fact, the word ”sin” means to miss the mark, or fail to meet this high standard. God knows the thoughts and intentions of the hearts of men and fully understands why they do what they do (33:15). He is their Creator and they cannot escape His judgment. There is forgiveness of our sins through Jesus Christ our Lord (Eph 1:7). Praise be to God that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus (Rom 8).
The 4th Reason to Praise God is because of His Great Love (33:16-19). When it comes to military action, there is no victory unless God wills it. Human strength and worldly wisdom are not a guarantee of victory over one’s foes (33:16-17). It is the Lord that gives victory over our adversaries. God demonstrates His great love for His people in that He protects and provides for them (33:18-20). Brethren, all those who fear God and hope in Him will not be disappointed (33:18)!
There is true joy for those who trust in Jesus Christ (33:21; Jn 15:11). Rejoice in the Lord and trust in Him! Praise Him for His word, works, righteousness, and love for you (33:22)!