Praise the Lord

Scripture Text Psalm 33: 1-11

Intro: There is so much going on today that we can easily become distracted by the enormity of the things that are happening and forget that God is still in control.

I. We are to praise the Lord. Psalms 33:1-3 (NLT)
¹ Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise him.
² Praise the Lord with melodies on the lyre; make music for him on the ten-stringed harp. ³ Sing a new song of praise to him; play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy.

 a. Because it is fitting. (Right, proper)

     These verses include the psalmist’s call to praise, in which he summoned the righteous to rejoice in the Lord because it is fitting. Praise is the natural response of God’s people for receiving His benefits. Our praise should be spontaneous, regular and fresh, on musical instruments and With our voices. New mercies demand new songs. They should also be done well or skillfully. The best that a person has should be offered in praising Him because He has given us His best.

II. We praise Him because His Word is dependable and His work righteous. Psalms 33:4-5 (NLT) ⁴ For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does.
⁵ He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.

   a. The Lord’s Word will always and at all times hold true. Therefore we can trust in all of God’s words and works to be dependable day after day and year after year.

      We can praise Him because He is never unjust and He is never bad. He is always just and good.  The Lord is righteous and loyal. His love toward us is unfailing and abundant for every situation. Psalms 23:1 (NLT) The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

III. We praise Him because Of His power. (vs:6-11)

   a. In Creating  the heavens and stars. (V:6)  Psalms 33:6 (NLT) The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born.

    Because God spoke, the heavens and the stars came into existence. What God decrees, always happens.  Genesis 1:1 (NLT) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

   b. In creation of the seas. Psalms 33:7 (NLT) He assigned the sea its boundaries and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs.

       Genesis 1:9   Then God said, “Let the waters beneath the sky flow together into one place, so dry ground may appear.” And that is what happened. God set the boundaries of the seas so they could not flood the earth.

      He keeps them and all creation under His control!

      Therefore all peoples of the world should worship Him.

IV. The whole world should fear and stand in awe of God. Psalms 33:8 (NLT) Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of him.

  a. Because He alone created the world and all things in it. Psalms 33:9 (NLT) For when he spoke, the world began! It appeared at his command.

    John 1:1-3 (NKJV) ¹ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² He was in the beginning with God.
³ All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.

  b. He is in control of the nations.  Psalms 33:10 (NLT) The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes.

  No matter that the nations try in vain to do, they will never succeed.

   God’s plans foil the plans of the wicked nations (Ps. 2:1-6).

   His purposes are sustained, no matter what people endeavor to do.

   Our very lives are in His hand, we need not fear what man can do. He guards our way! Psalms 23:4 (NLT)  Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

  Surely an Almighty God with such powerful words and works should be praised.

  c. His plans will stand forever. Psalms 33:11 (NLT)
¹¹ But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.

    1. God’s plan for Jesus to rule the world cannot be changed. (Ps. 2:6-9)

Conclusion: What joy is ours as a nation whose God is our Lord. Psalms 33:12 (NLT)
¹² What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.

     When He is in control of all we do. We must continue to pray “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” We can praise God and sing new songs to Him because He is not only in charge of our lives, but He is in charge of the whole world. We can praise Him because of His mighty power and unchangeable character, faithfulness and loyal love. Yes truly Psalms 33:5b (NLT) the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.

Invitation: Have you experienced the unfailing love of the Lord? If not, now is a good time to do that. His mercy reaches out to all who will respond to Him. If you have never experienced the sweetness of His salvation, confess your sins to Christ and ask Him to forgive you and save your soul. Then you too will sing praises to the Lord!