Praise His Name
(ESV) Ps 77:11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD;
yes, I will remember your wonders of old.
12 I will ponder all your work,
and meditate on your mighty deeds.
13 Your way, O God, is holy.
What god is great like our God?
14 You are the God who works wonders;
you have made known your might among the peoples.
15 You with your arm redeemed your people,
the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
One thing I have learned in my lifetime is that a vital aspect of having a relationship with God is engaging in meaningful worship. I am not just referring to singing but remembering all of His great works. When was the last time you read the exodus account, or of Gideon’s defeat of the Midianites? Or of Paul’s transformation on the road to Damascus?
Do you know why it is so necessary to remember the mighty works of God? When we think about all God has accomplished, it serves to build up our faith. Even more importantly, our God is worthy of all praise. All praise! He is our Creator, He had a plan for our salvation from the foundation of the world. And when Jesus taught us to pray, He began by addressing God as our Father, saying His very name was hallowed, or holy. When we begin each day by honoring the Lord our God, then we can better face the challenges in today’s world.
May we praise Him not for what He has done, or for what we expect Him to do, but because of Who He is.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Seeking Holiness 