2/16/11
Psalm 113, Luke 11
I've been reading the Psalms lately to get my heart constantly in a rejoicing attitude. Psalm 113 does exactly that. Many times the worries of this life and the anxieties that come with it make me forget the importance of praising the Lord. Why do we praise the Lord? The Psalmist makes clear we must do this because God is God. He is “exalted over the nations 여호와는 모든 나라 위에 높으시며 (v. 4),” there is none like him 여호와 우리 하나님과 같은 자 누구리요 (v. 5), and He cares for His people by meeting us at our levels 스스로 낮추사 천지를 살피시고 (v. 6). Today I plan on reminding myself of these three truths about God. If I worship a God who has these three characteristics, what am I to do, but worship and praise His holy name. This is the God who has called us children. What a privilege it is to call this one, Father...
Glorious Father, I praise your name because you are exalted over all the nations. I rejoice with the saints because there is none like you. I give thanks for your grace because you have provided comfort to the brokenhearted. Let your name be praised forevermore. Let your kingdom rule in my heart into eternity. Let the song of my life rejoice in calling you my Father. Amen.
