Praise The LORD

This morning in Sunday School class we studied Psalm 135 and I was encouraged to increase my praise for God.  (It was nice of the Psalmist to organize his thoughts in such a logical outline format :)

I.  Commanded to Praise:  “Praise the Lord.  Praise the name of the LORD; praise him, you servants of the LORD.” (vs. 1)  Note the imperative sentence.  That means it is a command to praise Him and the subject is the implied you.

            A.  Praise Him because…

                        1.  He is good:  “Praise the LORD for the LORD is good.” (vs. 3)

                        2.  It is pleasant:  “sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant.”  (vs. 3)

                        3.  He has chosen Israel to be his treasured possession.  (vs.4)

                        4.  He is great, greatest, superior, above all else.  He is great because…(vs.5)

                                    a.  He does whatever pleases him in…

                                                *the heavens

                                                *the earth

                                                *the seas  Note:  these three reveal that God is not limited in presence.  He does His will within all of creation.

                                    b.  He is above all people, kingdoms, governments (vs. 8-12)

                                    c.  He is eternal  (vs. 13)  Note:  He is not limited by time.

                                    d.  He isn’t like a powerless idol (vs. 13-18)

            B.  Praise Him.  Everyone  (vs. 19-21)

I praise you God and King because you are great and not limited by time, space, or man.  Praise you LORD for you are good.  To you be all glory, honor, and majesty.  I worship you in the splendor of your holiness.