Psalm 145:1a "I will extol You, my God, O King..."
Day 356 – Psalm 145
“I will extol You, my God, O King…” Psalm 145:1a
SUPERSCRIPTION: A Praise of David.
This is another simple statement that identifies David as the author of the Psalm. In this instance the word “Praise” is used rather than the regular word “Psalm”. The focus is simply to emphasis “praise”.
A SKILLFULLY CRAFTED PSALM
Psalm 145 reflects the skill of King David as a psalmist. In the original Hebrew text, each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
EXTOLLING THE LORD
The psalmist declares his determination to extol the good name of the Lord. His reasons are clearly stated (Psalm 145:1-7).
1. What does it mean to “extol God”?
a) It is to give praise with the whole being.
b) The heart, mind, strength, soul… all combine together to give God praise.
c) Extolling God cannot be done mechanically or perfunctorily.
d) There is such a strength felt within that one is able to bless God’s name every day.
2. Extolling the Person of the Lord (Psalm 145:1-3)
a) Because He is personal as God.
b) Because He is faithful and mighty as King.
c) Because He is glorious and great as LORD.
3. Extolling the Lord because of His deeds (Psalm 145:4-7)
a) His works are worth declaring from one generation to another.
b) His acts are mighty.
c) His wondrous work display the splendor of His majesty.
d) His acts are truly awesome.
e) His acts reveal His great goodness.
f) His mighty deeds declare His righteousness.