Psalm 145:1-7
145 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.2 Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.4 One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.6 They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.7 They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
SOAP – Psalm 145:1-2
David writes this psalm of praise to exclaim his adoration for God. He recognizes God’s greatness and awesome power desiring that all people will declare God with reverence. Believers live in a time today where God is rarely exalted in public. A believer’s calling is to be the light in this dark, fallen world glorifying God through our love, behavior, and our words.
How often do you praise God amongst those who don’t know Him? How are you passing on your faith to the next generation? How can you begin today to proclaim the Lord’s name with your words, your attitude, your behavior, and your obedience to Him?
Father God, Your kingdom is everlasting and Your dominion rules forever. Lord, in every area of my life, You have done such amazing works. Lord, give me the courage to speak life and truth into the lives of those who don’t know You. Allow my life, my behavior, and my love for people to represent You well. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
