What are we to do when the world seems out of control? When people hurt us? When disappointment comes?
Our lives should still be marked by:
• whole hearted gratitude (v 1) • public praise (v 1) • humility and adoration (v 2) • a love for his name and word (v 2)
Why? Because:
• God still answers (v 3) • God strengthens us (v 3) • God gazes upon the lowly (v 6) • God preserves us (v 7) • God defends & delivers (v 7) • God will fulfill his purposes for us (v 8) • God’s love is forever (v 8) • we are the work of his hands (v 8)
It only takes a minute of living to know that life is difficult. And if that was all we had to hold onto – none of us could endure.
This psalm lists some of the qualities of the Lord. He is:
• good (v 1) • God of gods (v 2) • Lord of lords (v 3) • the source of great wonders (v4) • creator (v 5-9) • deliverer (v 10-16) • sovereign over earthly rulers (v 17-22) • a rememberer of his people (v 23) • rescuer (v 24) • provider (v 25)
Oh, God is indeed amazing. And, yet, the quality that the psalmist sang of over and over in every verse was his steadfast love. 26 times.
His steadfast love endures forever.
When man is fickle – God is faithful. When the world is shaky – God is sure. When earthly love is conditional – his love is constant.
He loves you. And his love is steady and sure and constant and eternal.
Wherever you are today – whatever this day holds – you’re carrying his love with you. {Shoutout to George Strait.}
• good (v 3) • great (v 5) • above (v 5) • sovereign (v 6) • in control of creation (v 7-8) • eternal (v 13) • unforgettable (v 13) • defender (v 14) • compassionate (v 14)
👉 We become like what/who we worship (v 15-18). Make us more like you, Lord.
