Psalm 135-12.14.22
Scripture
Psalms 135:5, 15-18 NIV
“I know that the Lord is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods….The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by human hands. They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see. They have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths. Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.”
Observation-What does it say?
Here is a breakdown of this chapter, according to David Guzik’s commentary on enduringword.com:
A. The Good God, Creator and Redeemer
(verses 1-2) A Call to praise Yahweh.
(verses 3-4) Reasons to Praise the Lord.
(verses 5-7) Praising God who creates all things.
(verses 8-12) Praising God who redeems his people.
B. Exalting God in all His greatness
(verses 13-14) The Greatness of God’s fame.
(verses 15-18) The Greatness of God in contrast to the empty folly of idols.
(verses 19-21) The people of God called to bless and praise Yahweh.
Understanding-What does it mean?
Praise the Lord! We serve a risen Savior who is eternally alive!
If we can sum up this Psalm in one sentence, it is to praise God above all as Creator and Redeemer!
Life Application
There is always a reason to praise the Lord.
We just need to look around us at the majesty of His creation. Look at the trees, the animals, how our bodies work, the sun, moon, stars, oceans, mountains, etc.
Also, we always have a reason to praise God as redeemer of our sins. We are alive today because of Him!
Are there any idols that can compete with the greatness of our God? Nope!
Take some time to selah and pause. Remember that He is Immanuel like Katie preached about on Sunday and praise Jesus today! (Here’s a link to Katie’s amazing sermon last Sunday if you missed it: https://youtu.be/K1UvSV1NPlY)
-Michelle Gaddi