Praise God In His Sanctuary

Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.

Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.

Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre,

praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

Psalm 150:1-6

Psalm 150 is not only a beautiful “expression” of praise, it’s also a lesson in praising the Lord. It tells us where to praise, why we are to praise, how we’re to praise, and who should offer praise.

Where to praise? In God’s “sanctuary” and “mighty firmament.” Why do we praise? Because of what God does in our lives. He performs “mighty acts.” And we praise because of who God is. How are we to give praise? Loudly. Softly. Soothingly. Enthusiastically. Boldy, and Unexpectedly. Fearlessly. Who should offer praise? “Everything that has breath.”

Praise is our enthusiastic expression of gratitude to God for reigning in glory forever.

Praise is the overflow of a joyful heart.

Our Daily Bread – November 27, 2014