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Commitment Comes Before PROVISION

Psalm 145:1-21

Most of us focus too much on what God do for us and not enough on who He is. Most of our praise is prompted by something God has done for us, some blessing, some answered prayer, or some help that we receive from Him. Surely, we should praise God without reservation when He blesses us or help us. For us not to do so is ungrateful. But to praise Him only for what does for us reveals that we truly don’t understand God. When we understand who God is, we will be motivated to praise Him for that very reason. This is the only psalm in the Hebrew hymnal. It’s the only psalm in the entire book actually entitled A Psalm of Praise. This is a psalm of praise coming out of the heart of the greatest worshiper in the Old Testament. This is said to be David’s crown jewel of praise.

At time will come when all people will come together in recognizing and worshiping God. Because God is full of love, He satisfies all who trust Him.

I. Praise God as the King of your Life v.1-3

A. Never Cease to Praise His Name

1. Every Day

2. For Ever & Ever

b. Praise Him because of His infinite greatness & worthiness to be praised v.3.

II. Teach Each Generation about the Lord v.4-11

a. Declare God’s works

1, His mighty acts & awesome power

2. His glorious splendor, majesty, & honor

3. His wonderful miracles

4. His awe-inspiring works & deeds

5. His goodness & righteousness

b. Declare God’s nature

He is merciful, compassionate, patient, & loving

He is good to all & shows compassion on all creation, Jn. 3:16

He deserves praise: All creation will praise God & His people will bless Him

III. Tell others about God’s kingdom & His power v.12-13

a. Bear witness so that everyone may know Him, His mighty acts of salvation & the majesty of His kingdom

b. Bear witness because His kingdom & rule are eternal

IV. Proclaim God great love & care

a. The Lord helps us all

He upholds all who fall & all who are heavily burdened

He provides the necessities of life (food) to all who truly look to Him for help, Matthew 6:25-33

He meets the needs of every living thing

He is righteous in all things & loving toward all His creation

b. The Lord is close to all who call on Him in truth: He knows the human heart

He fulfills their desires: Because, they fear Him

He hears their cries & rescues them in times of need

He watches over all who genuinely love Him

He will destroy the wicked who oppose His people

C. The Lord is to be praised eternally: You & every other living being are to praise His Holy name forever & ever