Importance Of Praise (Ps 113)

Do we mostly praise the world, its politics, its celebrities, its ways or God? Let’s look at Psalm 113.

What does it mean to praise God’s name? Does it refer to everything that He is and represents?

Hallelujah! Give praise, you servants of the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord! (Ps 113:1 ISV)

Does the mention of praising God’s name three times, possibly hint at including the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?

Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. (Ps 113:2-4 KJV)

Who in this world will care for the poor and needy like God does?

Who is like Yahweh our God, The One who sits on high, The One who brings Himself low to see The things in heaven and on the earth? Who raises the poor from the dust And lifts high the needy from the ash heap, To make them sit with nobles, With the nobles of His people. He makes the barren woman of the house sit As a glad mother of children. Praise Yah! (Ps 113:5-9 LSB)

Do the humble and child-like of heart often understand far more than intelligent, highly educated people?

At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for doing so was well pleasing in Your sight. (Luke 10:21 NASB)

Is praise a part of healthy, positive thinking that can bring us out of depression?

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Phil 4:8 NIV)

Do we mostly praise the world, its politics, its celebrities, its ways or God? You decide!