Hallelujah! Praise God from heaven, praise him from the mountaintops; Praise him, all you his angels, praise him, all you his warriors, Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, you morning stars; Praise him, high heaven, praise him, heavenly rain clouds; Praise, oh let them praise the name of God - he spoke the word, and there they were! He set them in place from all time to eternity; He gave his orders, and that's it! Praise God from earth, you sea dragons, you fathomless ocean deeps; Fire and hail, snow and ice, hurricanes obeying his orders; Mountains and all hills, apple orchards and cedar forests; Wild beasts and herds of cattle, snakes, and birds in flight; Earth's kings and all races, leaders and important people, Robust men and women in their prime, and yes, graybeards and little children. Let them praise the name of God - it's the only Name worth praising. His radiance exceeds anything in earth and sky; he's built a monument - his very own people! Praise from all who love God! Israel's children, intimate friends of God. Hallelujah! (Psalm 148) The Message Version
What's your definition of praise? My definition runs along the lines of pausing and lifting up positive thoughts, words, or songs to God, remembering that God is worthy of our praise. And this psalm reinforces that. The psalmist says that these pauses are important and necessary. They are meant to be taken throughout the day, for our good. Praise is a reminder of Who God is, and who we are. Praise is a life-giving action to our souls and hearts; a blessing to our minds, but more importantly a blessing to God.
We can and should praise God at any time and in any place. And it is an expected action of all creatures, all people, regardless of age or station.
Easter is a time of praise; for God has done great and mighty things for us. And the best news? God isn't finished with us yet.
PRAYER: Loving God, for all You have done, I praise You. For all You are doing, I praise You. For all You will do I praise You! Let me continue to praise You in such a way that others will come along and join in the happy song. In Christ Jesus I pray, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
