LET'S JUST PRAISE THE LORD!

Psalm 150 is a hymn of praise!  it is often used as a closing note in a Christian experience for a  group or for a group meeting.  Let me type out the words for you, dear readers, to this wonderful praise song! Psalm 150: 1-6.
                             .Praise the Lord.


                              Praise God in His sanctuary;
                              Praise Him in His mighty heavens.
                            
                              Praise Him in His acts of power,
                              Praise Him for His surpassing greatness.
                            
                              Praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet,
                              Praise him with the harp,
                              Praise him with the tambourine and dancing,
                              Praise Him with the strings and flute,
                              Praise Him with the clash of cymbals, praise Him with resounding cymbals.


                              Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!


                              Praise the Lord!


The study of Psalm 150 tells us that "music and song were an integral part of Old Testament worship.  David introduced music into the tabernacle and temple services. (This info found in
1 Chron. 16:4-7)  The music must have been loud and joyous as evidenced by the list of instruments and the presence of choirs and song leaders.  Music was also important in New Testament worship. (Eph.5:19, Col. 3:16)  In verse 6 the study exclaims, "How could the message be more clear;
                                "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!"


The writer was telling the individual listeners to praise God, a direct encouragement for YOU to  praise God, too.  Remember to praise Him every day.  Also, there are two roads to choose from: the way of life and the way to death. If we chose God's way to life, we still face both blessings and obstacles, joy and grief, successes and failures.  Throughout it all, God is at our side, guiding, encouraging, comforting, and caring.  As the wise and faithful person's life draws to an end, he or she realizes clearly that God's road is the right road.  Knowing this will cause us to daily praise God for leading us in the right direction and assuring our place in the perfect world God has in store for those who have faithfully followed Him." (The end of the Study portion.)


I hope you have enjoyed the direct words from the Study in spite of its length!  It seemed to be better than any words I might have used to make the same suggestions and insights.


The psalms have a special place in the Christian's life.  In my Bible, there is a chart of "Where to Get Help when You Need It available for you and me when we are looking for help.  We can find help for certain issues among the psalms.  Perhaps one day I could make a short list of the most needed help and the psalms that might answer each particular need.  (Get moving, Jo!)


But, nevertheless, we can manage each need pretty well by remembering the name and whispering, "Jesus!"


He is with us always!


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