Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
2 Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
3 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
4 Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!
make known his deeds among the peoples!
2 Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
3 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
4 Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!
In this call to worship and thanksgiving, these things are not optional: open up your mouth and say something: make it known that you are thankful. It may not be that everything is going the way that you hoped or planned. If so, why would the psalmist say: 4 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!? Thanksgiving is appropriate at all times, and it is to be done out loud. To Whom is it to be directed? "Glory in His Name!" That means when things are going the way we hoped or planned, we do not glory in our name, our efforts, our goodness. Whether things are tough or easy, we are to make Him known, tell of His works, glory in His name, and we are to rely upon His strength and celebrate His presence with us at all times. Simply put: stop ignoring the Lord; call out to Him in good times and bad; point others to Him, not your problems or your pride.
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