He Commanded and They Were Created
He Commanded and They Were Created
In spite of all the sin and sorrow in this world, we have innumerable things to praise the LORD for. Tucked in with our challenges, we all have blessings that we should be giving praise and thanksgiving for. Each of our blessings meets personal needs because God knows us inside and out — and He cares for us.
In our gladness for many personal blessings, we need to also think of a part of the bigger picture. The Almighty who tends to our daily needs is also the Creator of all the big things. There is so much in all of this creation that we should be praising God for. Psalm 148:1-6 brings out just a few things in creation that should praise the LORD. It sings,
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, all stars of light!
Praise Him, highest heavens,
And the waters that are above the heavens!
Let them praise the name of the LORD,
For He commanded and they were created.
He has also established them forever and ever;
He has made a decree which will not pass away.
“He commanded and they were created.” The LORD did not sweat it out as He created all things. He simply commanded them into being. The LORD God is not weak or helpless or without knowledge and wisdom. Every single thing He created with His command is something that works in harmony with all the rest of creation.
Many more things are listed in the rest of this Psalm, but the point is the power, wisdom, and might of the LORD God Almighty. We are not to praise some puny, forgetful being. God’s wisdom in making all things work together to bless us and give us life is profound beyond our wildest imagination.
This wise, almighty God knows how to lead us through this world of sin, with all our personal problems and trials. Our Savior knows how to mold us with life situations that create the faith, hope and love that we need to serve in His ultimate purposes in eternal life. It’s all a marvelous power that strengthens and keeps us — even though we’re going through sufferings — and will cause us to praise the LORD when we understand all that He has worked in our lives.
But, we should not wait until heaven to praise the LORD for His love and salvation. We should praise Him each day of our lives right now, because He deserves all of our praise.
As we think about how all of creation praises the LORD as each created thing serves God’s purpose, we say, “Hallelujah! O LORD, all glory, power, and dominion surely is to Your holy Name forever!”
Love,
Margaret
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Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus by the Yupiq Eskimo village of Quinhagak, Alaska
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… Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus …
A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and GOD of gods
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The LORD made this day, let us rejoice and be glad in Him.
Psalm 118:24
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The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
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Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
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How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
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Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
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O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
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Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
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