Pure Worship

I’m admiring Psalm 136 for its pure worship.  One of the things that strikes me is that there is no “I” in it.  I mean, the Psalmist never once mentions himself, or what God has done for him personally.  I think that’s what makes it so pure.  These are things that God has done for everyone, because he is God.  Today, for your worship, consider looking at God, the way the Psalmist has.

First, let’s remember who God is like the Psalmist did.  God is good.  He is the God of gods and the Lord of Lords!

Next, consider that he has done great wonders.  He made the heavens, spread out the waters, and made the great lights.  He is the creator of the sun, the moon, and stars.

Now, recall that he has fought and cared for us. He struck down Egypt’s first born, divided the red sea, an doverthrew Pharoh.  God struck down great and mighty kings, giving us their land as a heritage.

Don’t forget that he does all of this full of grace and love.  He remembered us in our low estate, and rescued us from our foes.  He provides nurisment for all of us.

OK, there is one more.  You see it in every line of thus Psalm.  It’s God’s steadfast Love, forever.  That means it didn’t stop with the Israelites and it doesn’t end with Jesus.  No, HIs love is forever.