A Lesson In Praise

Praise is the overflow of a joyful heart.

Psalm 150 is not only a beautiful expression of praise, it's also a lesson in praising the Lord. It tells us where to praise, why we're to praise, how we're to praise, and who should offer praise.

Where Do We Praise?

In God's "sanctuary" and "mighty firmament". Whatever we are in the world is a proper place to praise the One who created all things.

Why Do We Praise?
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First, because of what God does. He performs "mighty acts." Second, because of who God is. The psalmist praised Him for "His excellent greatness." The all powerful Creator is the Sustainer of the universe.

How Should We Praise?
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Loudly, softly, soothingly, enthusiastically, rhythmically, boldly, unexpectedly, fearlessly. In other words, we can praise God in many ways and on many occasions.

Who Should Praise?

​"Everything that has breath." Young and old. Rich and poor. Weak and strong. Every living creature. God's will is for everyone to whom He gave the breath of life to use that breath to acknowledge His power and greatness.

Praise is our enthusiastic expression of gratitude to God for reigning in glory forever.

1 Praise the Lord.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
    praise him in his mighty heavens.
2 Praise him for his acts of power;
    praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
    praise him with the harp and lyre,
4 praise him with timbrel and dancing,
    praise him with the strings and pipe,
5 praise him with the clash of cymbals,
    praise him with resounding cymbals.
6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
​Praise the Lord.

Psalm 150