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Unchanging God - Reflections on How Great (Psalm 145)

Psalm 145 begins with David expressing his resolve, and likely his habitual practice, to extol, bless, and praise the Lord daily. “Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and forever” (v. 2). Daily praise is thoroughly appropriate because the Lord is “greatly to be praised.” David then rejoices in God's faithfulness to all generations. “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts” (v. 4). It's almost as if David's praise commingles with the praise of all God's works as multiple generations of the faithful join in. “All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you!” (v. 10) Together they magnify the greatness of his deeds, the steadfastness of his love, the faithfulness of his provision, the mercy of his salvation, and the finality of his judgment upon the wicked. When we ask, “How great is the Lord our God?” we inquire about his infinite greatness. When we declare, “How great is the Lord our God!” we proclaim his immeasurable worth. So, in response to God's infinite greatness and immeasurable worth, the psalmist calls upon all of creation to give thanks and bless his name. If you are one of those God has redeemed, saved, delivered, and adopted through Jesus Christ, God has called you to exalt his name. He has called you to do it with your whole being. And he has called you to do it daily. God will re- ceive the praise he deserves, even if it takes the rocks and hills to cry out. How will you respond today to David's invitation to join your voice with all of God's works, declaring the greatness of his name? How Great (Psalm 145) by Sovereign Grace Music, from the album Unchanging God: Songs From The Book Of Psalms Vol 1. Reflections curated by Sovereign Grace Music.

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The Songs Of Christmas - Born Is The King

The Christmas season is one that brings the full range of human experience. For many, it is filled with all the very best things in life – family, food, gifts and more. Yet for others, it is a season when financial stress, strained relationships, absence or disappointment can be intensified. However, when the angel first announced the news of Jesus' birth to the shepherds on that starry night in Bethlehem, the message was stunningly uncomplicated: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” (Luke 2.10, NIV) “Great joy for all the people” was no small claim on that first Christmas night, just as it is no small claim today. It was a promise given to people who faced real challenges that were very similar to the ones people face today. Jesus was the promise of joy that had long been prophesied and awaited. Rejoice, O people of Zion!Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem!Look, your king is coming to you.He is righteous and victorious,yet He is humble, riding on a donkey—riding on a donkey's colt.Zechariah 9.9 (NLT) Today, the joyous Christmas message of Jesus, extended equally to all, is more relevant than ever. In a world where both joy and equality can be in short supply, Christmas proclaims the existence of a Saviour – the hope of all humankind – who freely offers salvation and eternal life to all that believe in Him. How can our response to this great news be anything but likewise joy-filled? Let us, this day, take our gaze off the things of this earth and place it on to the source of our joy. Let us allow this message of joy for all of humankind to simplify the Christmas season for us. And let us allow our spirits to be compelled to lift up a sacrifice of praise to God – our own gift of gratitude extended heavenwards, in celebration of the Greatest Gift of all time. So lift up your voice and sing out His praiseIt's ChristmasBorn is the King, rejoice in the dayIt's Christmas Make a joyful soundIt's ChristmasLet His praise resoundIt's Christmas Goodwill to all the earthAnd peace divineAll of the earth rejoiceIt's Christmas timeIt's Christmas time Inspired by the song Born Is The King by Hillsong Worship. Original post featured on YouVersion.

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