"For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place."
1 Chronicles 16:25-27
The Lord deserves nothing but your very best; the writer today reminds us For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods… This very passage affirms what we studied yesterday when looking at the life of John in the revelation which he received from the Lord… On yesterday we called to remembrance the trials that John endured which led to his exile and the fact that he wrote great and marvellous are thy works; today we continue down this road of focusing on praising God instead of complaining… In this passage the ark of the Lord has returned to Jerusalem; David has led a mighty battle against the Philistines and prevailed, after this season of war David calls for burnt offerings to be presented to the Lord and appoints Levite ministers to offer praises unto our God… Asaph leads the way in praise as these verses are recorded…I recall the things leading up to these verses to make the point that battles in your life will occur; situations will have to be faced and you must have the ability to endure knowing that in the end your victor is guaranteed and praise is your command… Notice that Asaph says that the Lord is greatly to be praised; however, he goes on to say he also is to be feared above all gods… So many of us praise the Lord, but we lack the reverence and admiration we are called to have for Him… When this ingredient is missing, our praise suffers…
ALL FOR HIS GLORY!
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