“Sing praise to the LORD, give thanks at the REMEMBRANCE OF HIS HOLY NAME. (Why do we remember His holy name? because, “The name of the LORD is a STRONG TOWER…” (Proverbs 18:10)) “His anger is but for a moment, HIS FAVOR (râtsôn râtsôn: His pleasure, His delight) IS FOR LIFE; Weeping may endure for a night, JOY (always extreme joy) COMES IN THE MORNING. I cried out to You, O LORD…have mercy on me; LORD, be my helper!” You have turned for me MY MOURNING INTO DANCING (David danced in the sight of the LORD with ALL HIS MIGHT (extreme dancing).” (2 Samuel 6:14)) You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness…O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You FOREVER.” (Psalms 30:4-12)
Why praising God is so important…
- THE LORD PROVIDES FOR US: “The LORD is my shepherd; I will not be IN NEED.” (Psalms 23:1) “…my God will supply ALL YOUR NEEDS according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:19)
- THE LORD PROTECTS US: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for YOU ARE WITH ME; your rod and your staff, they COMFORT ME.” (Psalms 23:4)
- THE LORD LOVES US: “We know how much God loves us because WE HAVE FELT HIS LOVE and because we believe Him when He tells us that HE LOVES US DEARLY. God is love, and anyone who lives in love is living with God and God is living in him.” (1 John 4:16)
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham