Praiseworthy Works

Text: Psalm 111

"Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation." From the outset, the psalmist encourages himself by taking the best of positions. Verse by verse, he describes God's wonderful works and provides indisputable evidence as to why we should praise and worship our God. If you're looking for some praiseworthy reasons, meditate on Psalm 111. You'll come away with a song in your heart and praise on your lips. He alone is worthy!

• The works of the LORD are great (verse 2) - Seek them out. [Look for them.] Take pleasure in them. [Songs: "I Will Dwell in the House of the Lord For Ever" and, "Bless the LORD, O My Soul"]
• The works of the LORD are honorable and glorious (verse 3) - His righteousness endures for ever. [Songs: "God is Great and Greatly to Be Praised" and, "Giving Glory and Honor to Jesus"]
• His works are to be remembered (verses 4-5) - The LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He gives meat to them that fear Him. He is ever mindful of His covenant. [Songs: "When I Think on the Goodness of Jesus" and, "Think About His Love"]
• He shows His people the power of His works (verse 6) - He gives His people the heritage of the heathen. [Songs: "Victory, Victory Shall Be Mine" and, "Shout with the Voice of Triumph" and, "The LORD is My Light and My Salvation" (Psalm 27:1)]
• The works of His hands are verity [truth] and judgment (verses 7-8) - His commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness. [Songs: "Battle Hymn of the Republic" - (verse 3 and chorus,) and, "Standing on the Promises"]
• He sent redemption to His people (verse 9) - He hath commanded His covenant for ever. Holy and reverend is His Name - Jesus! [Songs: "I Will Sing of My Redeemer" and, "There is No Other Name"]
• The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (verse 10) - Doing His commandments [obeying them] brings good understanding. His praise endures for ever! [Songs: "Trust and Obey" and, "Trust in the LORD with All Thine Heart" (Proverbs 3:5-6)]

Be blessed and encouraged as you meditate on His Word.

"Oh that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!" (Psalm 107:8)

"Many, O LORD my God, are Thy wonderful works which Thou hast done, and Thy thoughts which are to usward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto Thee: if I would declate and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered." (Psalm 40:5)

"We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and His strength, and His wonderful works that He hath done." (Psalm 78:4)

"He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion." (Psalm 111:4)