“Praise ye the LORD, Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servant of the LORD!” (v.1). That’s the way Psalm 135 begins. It’s strange that the psalmist has to instruct us to shout hallelujah, but he goes on to tell us why.

First, we should praise God because of His goodness (v.3). We sometimes take God’s goodness for granted. He is good, and His goodness is unsearchable. God shows us His goodness in both material and spiritual blessings.

Second, we should praise the Lord for His grace (v.4). Israel was not a treasure before God chose her. After He chose her, she became precious. God also chose us. Jesus said, “You did not choose me, but I chose you” (John.15:16). God showed His grace by choosing us to be His children.

Third, we should praise Him for His greatness (v.5). What god is like our God?

Finally, the psalmist tells us we should praise God for His government (v.6). He then describes God’s sovereignty in creation and in history.

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Whatever your situation you can stop and praise the Lord for His goodness, His grace, His greatness and His government. He is managing all of creation and all of history to bring about His purposes. Let God use you to do His work.