Today, we are in Psalm 111, a psalm that sings praise to our God! Please join me in reading Psalm 111 entitled, “Great are the Lord’s Works.”

1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,

    in the company of the upright, in the congregation.

2 Great are the works of the Lord,

    studied by all who delight in them.

3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work,

    and his righteousness endures forever.

4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;

    the Lord is gracious and merciful.

5 He provides food for those who fear him;

    he remembers his covenant forever.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works,

    in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;

    all his precepts are trustworthy;

8 they are established forever and ever,

    to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

9 He sent redemption to his people;

    he has commanded his covenant forever.

    Holy and awesome is his name!

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

    all those who practice it have a good understanding.

    His praise endures forever!

This psalm begins with such a beautiful commitment by the psalmist to courageously, stand in front of everyone in the Temple and praise God with his whole being. In doing this, the psalmist was willing to act as an example to others.

Then he goes on to explain why there are reasons to praise the works of God.

As you read this song to the Father in complete uninhibited praise to our God, ask yourself this question: Do you believe so deeply in our Good Shepherd that you are leading, influencing, and impacting those you encounter like the Shepherd we follow does?

Thank you so much for joining me. May you shepherd well ALL those who cross your path this week.