# 39 2022 Dev. Psalm 148:13. Let us Praise God! Read all of Psalm 148 first. We invite you into God’s space, to read His Word, to think on and interact with. This is God’s story. How will it affect yours? All passages are taken from the NIV.
Psalm 148:13 “Let them praise the the name Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.”
Ps.146-150 is the final series of hymns of the Psalter that are a medley of praise. All are framed with: “Praise the Lord.”
Psalm 148 is the middle Ps. of this series of praise. Nothing and no one is exempt, but twice, praise is invited; “Let them praise the name of the Lord…”
Vs.1-4 “Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens…” Angels, heavenly hosts, sun and moon, all the stars, highest heaven, and waters above, clouds, the heavens show us God’s glory, not one word do they speak to us, yet, “they pour forth speech.”
Vs.5-6 “…for at his command they were created… established forever… decreed that will never pass away.” From the days of creation to the coming of Christ, to the coming of the New Heaven and the New Earth, God’s praise will be with us and in us! Amen!
Vs.7-12 “Praise the Lord from the earth…” everyone and everything on earth including animals and fish, all kings and rulers, young men and women, children and old men and women. But today, God’s creation continues to show God’s glory and praise, yet, less and less people, especially leaders, acknowledge God, much less praise him. But tomorrow, when Christ returns, every knee will bow and glorify God, but it may be to late for many.
Vs.13-14 “Let them praise the name of the Lord… he alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.” Up to this point nothing about what God has done for mankind. “And he has raised up for his people a horn…” A horn: strength, faith, care, grace, salvation and the Holy Spirit for his people, “his faithful servants, the people close to his heart.” Israel, the church, the followers of Jesus. Whoever calls on the name of the Lord, in every situation, in every location. Amen. Gremar and I say: We know that God heals. We expect God to heal. But if he does not we will still praise him! (Dan. 3: 16-18 paraphrase) “Praise the Lord.”
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