Rex H. Henderson

PSALM 111

Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever." (Psalm 111, KJV)

Psalm 111

Praising God’s Providence

The sweet singer stresses knowing God,
And praising Him for His goodness.
Some people do not praise God because
They are not acquainted with Him.

Surprisingly, they who know him have
Half hearted praise and casual devotion.
But “Great are the works of the LORD; they
are pondered by all who delight in them.”

The singer pledges “… to praise the LORD
With his whole heart;” privately and publicly.
Providentially, God provided for His
People during the wilderness journey.

True to His Covenant, God gave His people
Lands of other nations. He redeemed them
And they considered His name holy and
Awesome. To Him belongs eternal praise.

God provides our food on a daily basis.
Jesus taught us to pray, “Gives us today
our daily bread.” Christ has set us free
From sin, given us eternal inheritance.

To reverence our Lord, “is the beginning
Of wisdom;” Knowing God, and the Bible
Augments our delight and desire to
Praise Him in life’s circumstances.

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