Psalm 145
1A psalm of praise of David. I will praise you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.2I will bless you every day, and I will praise you forever.3Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! His greatness is beyond discovery!4Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts.5I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.6Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness.7Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy of your righteousness.8The LORD is kind and merciful, slow to get angry, full of unfailing love.9The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.10All of your works will thank you, LORD, and your faithful followers will bless you.11They will talk together about the glory of your kingdom; they will celebrate examples of your power.12They will tell about your mighty deeds and about the majesty and glory of your reign.13For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule generation after generation. The LORD is faithful in all he says; he is gracious in all he does.14The LORD helps the fallen and lifts up those bent beneath their loads.15All eyes look to you for help; you give them their food as they need it.16When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.17The LORD is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness.18The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him sincerely.19He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.20The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked.21I will praise the LORD, and everyone on earth will bless his holy name forever and forever.
(the following is from Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary -- www.christnotes.org)
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David extols the power, goodness, and mercy of the Lord. (1-9) The glory of God's kingdom, and his care of those that love him. (10-21)
Commentary on Psalm 145:1-9
Those who, under troubles and temptations, abound in fervent prayer, shall in due season abound in grateful praise, which is the true language of holy joy. Especially we should speak of God's wondrous work of redemption, while we declare his greatness. For no deliverance of the Israelites, nor the punishment of sinners, so clearly proclaims the justice of God, as the cross of Christ exhibits it to the enlightened mind. It may be truly said of our Lord Jesus Christ, that his words are words of goodness and grace; his works are works of goodness and grace. He is full of compassion; hence he came into the world to save sinners. When on earth, he showed his compassion both to the bodies and souls of men, by healing the one, and making wise the other. He is of great mercy, a merciful High Priest, through whom God is merciful to sinners.
Commentary on Psalm 145:10-21
All God's works show forth his praises. He satisfies the desire of every living thing, except the unreasonable children of men, who are satisfied with nothing. He does good to all the children of men; his own people in a special manner. Many children of God, who have been ready to fall into sin, to fall into despair, have tasted his goodness in preventing their falls, or recovering them speedily by his graces and comforts. And with respect to all that are heavy laden under the burden of sin, if they come to Christ by faith, he will ease them, he will raise them. He is very ready to hear and answer the prayers of his people. He is present every where; but in a special way he is nigh to them, as he is not to others. He is in their hearts, and dwells there by faith, and they dwell in him. He is nigh to those that call upon him, to help them in all times of need. He will be nigh to them, that they may have what they ask, and find what they seek, if they call upon him in truth and sincerity. And having taught men to love his name and holy ways, he will save them from the destruction of the wicked. May we then love his name, and walk in his ways, while we desire that all flesh should bless his holy name for ever and ever."
I think verse 14 must be especially meaningful for those in your area suffering from loss from the mudslides. Continuing to pray for all concerned.
ReplyDeleteI had to go back and reread vs 14. There is so much truth in that verse. God is taking care of us all of the time, but I think especially so in extreme times of need. In addition, I think God opens our eyes to small blessings during difficult times, things that we might overlook when all is flowing smoothly.
DeleteThanks for your continued prayers. I know that this news story will fade quickly in national headlines, but the loss will continue on for the families of this community, for a long time.