I
Will Praise Your Name For Ever And Ever
I will exalt you, my God
the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.
Every day I will praise
you and extol your name for ever and ever.
Great is the Lord and
most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation commends
your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.
They speak of the
glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They tell of the power of
your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds.
They celebrate your
abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
The Lord is gracious and
compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.
The Lord is good to all;
he has compassion on all he has made.
All your works praise
you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.
They tell of the glory of
your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all
people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is an
everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.
Psalm
145:1-13
Generations differ widely
in their life experiences and values. And this is true among followers of
Jesus. But no matter what we wear or the kind of music we enjoy, our spiritual
connection is stronger than those differences.
Psalm 145, a mighty song
of praise to God, proclaims our bond of faith. “One generation commends your
works to another; they tell of your mighty acts…They celebrate your abundant
goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.”
While differences and
preferences could divide us, shared faith in Jesus Christ the Lord brings us
together in mutual trust, encouragement, and praise. Whatever our age and
outlook, we need each other! No matter which generation we belong to, we can
learn from each other and honor God. We are here to honor the Lord – “So that
all people may know of (His) mighty acts and the glorious splendor of (His)
kingdom.”
God’s
kingdom is alive and active in all generations.
Our
Daily Bread – July 30, 2017