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Day 363

Psalm 148:1 "Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!"

Day 363 – Psalm 148

“Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!” Psalm 148:1

A CALL TO EVERYONE TO PRAISE GOD

The psalmist is greatly taken up to call everyone and everything to offer praise to God! This exuberant call is extended to everything that God had created.

“Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens;
Praise Him in the heights!
Praise Him, all His angels;
Praise Him, all His hosts!
Praise Him, sun and moon;
Praise Him, all you stars of light!
Praise Him, you heavens of heavens,
And you waters above the heavens!
Let them praise the name of the LORD,
For He commanded and they were created.
He also established them forever and ever;
He made a decree which shall not pass away.”
Psalm 148:1-6

1. Addressing the heavens

a) Personification is employed.
b) The heavens are exhorted to give praise to God.

2. Addressing the angelic host

a) They are distinguished from mortal men.
b) But they too are exhorted to offer praise to God… even though they are mighty in nature.

3. The sun, the moon and the stars

a) These are personified too.
b) They are exhorted to offer praise to God.

4. A call to all of God’s creation

By the power of God’s decree they are created. All creation is sustained by the mighty power of God. All the beings that God has created ought to recognize the majesty and power of their Creator God and worship Him with praise!