Praise God Oh Ye Saints

David wants God’s people in this psalm to praise Him as they think about His great blessings upon them. This psalm gives three reasons why God should be praised.

First, God is our Saviour (65:1-4)! The most important blessings from the Lord are spiritual blessings. David says that God deserves reverence and praise for he answers prayers from all who truly seek Him, both Jews and Gentiles (1-2). David says that though sin overcomes us at times, God is a forgiving God (3). David reminds us that it is God that chooses those who would worship Him (4). God draws those whom He has chosen to Himself (Eph 1:4; Jn 6:44). Not only are believers chosen by God but they are allowed to “abide” in God’s presence This is more than any of us deserve. In God’s presence we taste of His goodness and are truly satisfied (65:4).

God is our Sovereign (65:5-8)! All believers should be encouraged to pray after reading of God’s awesome acts in the past in response to His people’s prayers (5). God has shown His awesome power in the creation of the mighty mountains, and His control of the mighty waves of the sea, and the destiny of the rebellious nations of the earth (6-8). All people are awed by the power and beauty of God’s creation (65:8).

God is our Sustainer (65:9-13)! We can look around us and see the great bounty that God brings to the earth (9-13). His people are truly blessed, not just with what they need, but with a great “overflow” (65:9). God as never stingy with His people; and His provision is inexhaustible.

Considering the great spiritual and physical blessings that God showers upon His people; let us sing His praises and give a joyful shout to Him (13).

From The Pastor