We God magnify for what he has been doing in our lives and express his sovereignty as the One that fills the heaven and earth through Praise. Psalm 66:8 - O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be known. The followings are discussed: Praise God for His sovereignty; Praise God for Answered Prayer, and Praise God for His work.
Praise God for His Sovereignty: The way God set out the universe and makes the system work in a remarkable order is far beyond what man can easily draw conclusion. A solution leading to another problem will always be arrived at as we try to investigate the work of God. The power to make or cause something to happen belongs to God. When Psalmist considered God sovereignty he was just praising Him for His mighty work and perfect character (Psalm 33: 1-9). The Psalmist opens our hearts to the creative power of God, and to recognize Him as the Source of everything in existence. Modern discoveries and inventions point to creative power behind existing things and systems that work. Man is the brain behind technological advancement just as God is the power moving the universe.
God will give us the power to understand and overcome the work of evil as we move closer to Him in trust and obedience. Whether as a nation or individuals God wants people to recognize and draw close to Him because He sees the hearts and knows what people think. The power of God still works for believers today to triumph over evil just as it worked for children of Israel and gave them victories in numerous battles (Psalm 33:10-22). Circumstances that will threaten our faith will surely arise but we shall overcome by relying on God.
Praise God for Answered Prayer: The Psalm leads us to the mood of praise even if answer to prayer is yet to be received. The essence of doing this is to elevate God and make His desire a reality. If we are able to achieve this God will be pleased to answer our prayers (Psalm 66:1-12). Psalmist make us to understand that God will visit and solve problems of individuals as He intervened and solved problems confronting His chosen nation. Because God judges individual and nation's sins believers must not relent in the effort to call people to repentance and lead them to God's presence where there is forgiveness and mercy, and where problems can be solved through divine guidance ( Psalm 66:13-20).
Praise God for His Work: Psalmist praised God for he is willing to meet spiritual needs and save those putting trust in Him from destruction. He made reference to God's love, patience and forgiveness as what motivate God to withhold punishment for our sins and draw Himself closer to us (Psalm 103:1-12). Christians must not loose sight of the benefits of serving and appreciating the work of God. Psalmist also made it known that we become children of God when He has forgiven us our sins, and when we are connected to His eternal purpose, having His love in our hearts and acknowledging His works. Psalms 33:1-22; 66:1-20; 103:1-22.
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