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God is Great
Psalms 145:1–9
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The theme of this passage of scripture is that “God is great“.
Men like to use the word great when speaking about themselves but about the only thing that God says is great about man is his wickedness (Gen. 6:5). He is a God of judgment as well as a God of love. In order to deliver His people He had to judge their enemies. This meant that redemption for Israel often meant judgment for their enemies. We will see His greatness more each day as we get to know Him through His word which will result in praise to Him. Praise to the Lord is one thing we can do on this earth that will continue in heaven so we need to begin practicing it now.
Application
When I tend to be negative the best thing I can do is make a list of things to praise the Lord for. This is the best cure for a complaining attitude. Then when I find myself in a “grumpy” attitude I just need to get out the praise list and go over it.
Psalms 145:1-9 (English Standard Version)
I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
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