Psalm 135 ~ Bless the Lord

Psalm 135

 

1 Praise the Lord!
Praise the name of the Lord,
give praise, O servants of the Lord,
2 who stand in the house of the Lord,
in the courts of the house of our God!

3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;
sing to his name, for it is pleasant! [for he is beautiful]
4 For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself,
Israel as his own possession.

5 For I know that the Lord is great,
and that our Lord is above all gods.
6 Whatever the Lord pleases, he does,
in heaven and on earth,
in the seas and all deeps.

7 He it is who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth,
who makes lightnings for the rain
and brings forth the wind from his storehouses.

8 He it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
both of man and of beast;
9 who in your midst, O Egypt,
sent signs and wonders
against Pharaoh and all his servants;
10 who struck down many nations
and killed mighty kings,
11 Sihon, king of the Amorites,
and Og, king of Bashan,
and all the kingdoms of Canaan,
12 and gave their land as a heritage,
a heritage to his people Israel.

13 Your name, O Lord, endures forever,
your renown, [Or remembrance] O Lord, throughout all ages.

14 For the Lord will vindicate his people
and have compassion on his servants.

15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
the work of human hands.
16 They have mouths, but do not speak;
they have eyes, but do not see;
17 they have ears, but do not hear,
nor is there any breath in their mouths.

18 Those who make them become like them,
so do all who trust in them!

19 O house of Israel, bless the Lord! O house of Aaron, bless the Lord! 20 O house of Levi, bless the Lord! You who fear the Lord, bless the Lord! 21 Blessed be the Lord from Zion, he who dwells in Jerusalem! Praise the Lord!

Sometimes in Bible Study people ask why are the Psalms mentioned so many times? Well, for the same reason I would choose the photo for today - it reminds me of my son when he was young. See that youth and innocence? It speaks to me.

The Psalms to David (they record he wrote most of them - 73, while some do not say) are different than the books of law or history, - the Psalms capture the aspects - the Nature of God - in His works. The Psalms are God's greatness speaking to David.

These are the Psalms of David, telling not of dry - dusty ancient history, but fresh, warm and alive. These are the stories of his father Jesse, his grandfather Obed and his great-grandfather Boaz, his not-too-distant- fathers. David didn't just hear these stories in the Temple, the written history, but like our family stories - in family moments. Just as Jesus was to become David's family, these are David's family stories.

To David, the Lord is beautiful, good, pleasant & part of the victories. They spoke and sang of these when in the field at night - taking care of family business - watching over the flocks. David doesn't just think about God's mighty acts, he feels in his soul about God's love as the events are told. Not only in David's family, God is part of his nation, his land, God dwells all around Him. God's goodness pours forth.

The awesome, overwhelming righteousness of God dwells not just in the miracle, but in the every day. Blessed be the name of the Lord. David did not suddenly rise up to slay Goliath, David grew up like Jesus. Not just writing the Psalms some day, but living them.

Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.

Matthew Henry once said the Psalms are a warm place to be. Let us be like David and Jesus - to feel the nature of Your goodness in Your creation. In Jesus, these are our family stories. Abba, we are Yours.

David knew hardship many times as God's anointed. The Psalms echo God's willingness to hear and save. He is well worth knowing always.


Psalm 107:6
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.

2 Samuel 22:2
He said, “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer."

Psalm 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”

Psalm 40:13
Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me! O Lord, make haste to help me!

Galatians 5:1
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery

2 Peter 2:9a
The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials

John 15:7
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.


David was renewed many times. God has that aspect as we grow in Him. Our prayers are better and we rely more upon Him.

Father God,
Thank You for a new day. We are renewed each day, and the ones we pray for, to grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus. You are so faithful to renew Your mercies each day. We rest in You for You are God of Peace.  We center on You. Thank You for our Families and Blessings.

In your refuge and fortress we will trust. We are covered by Your Word. We will pray to You consistently and we are blessed to be heard with Love. We cast our cares up to You and let go.

 Jesus makes intercession and we are saved to utmost. We will delight in You Lord and ride to the height of the earth. We are fed by Your heritage. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Thanks be unto the Lord Jesus always. Alleluia. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

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