Tag: Praise the LORD

The Book of Psalms has been called the “Book of Praises.” The 150th Psalm is the summation of God’s praise. It begins with “Praise the LORD,” and ends with “Praise the LORD.” The word ‘praise’ means to express admiration, approval, or heartfelt gratitude to some-one.  The theme of Psalms 146 through Psalm 150 is about praise to God. All five psalms begin and end with the words “Praise the LORD.” Praise represents our commitment, dedication and devotion to Almighty God. Some of us will recall the opening lines of a popular hymn that reads, “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, […]

Praise is the offering of grateful homage and adoration in word oW song to God Almighty. The Westminster Shorter Catechism states:  “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” This is supported in Proverbs 16:4, which states, “The LORD has made everything for its purpose” (that is, His glory). Psalm 86:9 states, “All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O LORD.” God desires praises from His people and He is worthy and deserving of them. Therefore, we have good reasons to praise God. With praise as its theme, Psalm 150 concludes the book of Psalms. Each of […]