Beloved, I am glad to share with you today the above theme from Ps 145.1 and following. Indeed, Christ, of whom David is the figure, sings here the praise which, in the last psalms, will extend to all creation (Ps 22:24-28). And we can sing with Him, “I will exalt you, my God… I will bless you every day… forever…” The Lord is great, of unfathomable greatness (verse 3). His deeds are powerful (verses 4, 12), wonderful (verse 5), and terrible (verse 6). His goodness is great (verses 7, 8) and universal (verse 9); it will be made to “spring up the memory”. His strength will be declared, his justice highly sung. But one of his glories surpasses all others: it is grace (verse 8). It brings us salvation; moreover, verses 14 to 20 list various manifestations of it. The Lord sustains (Ps 37:23-26) … relieves (Ps 146:8-9) … gives food, satiates (Ps 107:5-9), stands close to those who invoke it (Ps 34:18-19)… fulfills the wish of those who fear him, hears their cry, saves them, keeps those who love him. Yes, “from his fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace” (John 1:14-18). And all the first-person verbs of the future: “I will exalt you… I will bless… I will rent… I’ll talk… I will declare…” are only the just response of the redeemed to the deployment of this grace.
Naturally, this psalm prepares thanksgiving for the victory and peace anticipated in the previous psalm. This introduces the praises of the kingdom which are now the theme celebrated until the end by the prophet’s harp. The first verse is very significant in this regard. “I will exalt you, my God, O King!” – It is God, as King, who is the particular and exclusive object of the prophet’s heart in his hymn. So that this psalm is clearly and undoubtedly a millennial psalm, that is, a psalm of the kingdom. In the previous psalm, the Lord was seen as “the man of war,” but here, when the war is over, he is seen as “King.” The Jewish people of the millennium, who have just been declared “blessed” (Ps 144:15), sing their happiness in this psalm. Others who have said, “The Lord has done great things for them” (Ps. 126:2-3), they themselves now answer: “The Lord has done great things for us; we were delighted.”
This joy is expressed in praise and hymns. But the talks of the faithful are also a testimony to this: for they speak of his glory and say his power (v. 11). In their sadness, two disciples once talked about the things that had happened in Jerusalem (Luke 24), but now, walking and talking together, the inhabitants of this city encourage each other to joy. These communications prepare the heart for praise, then a transport of joy suddenly swells the serene course of happiness always revived by their minds. Similarly, throughout the book of Revelation, the heavenly family is sometimes heard expressing its rapture with joy beyond its usual course (Chapters 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19).
For the themes of this incessant praise are also prepared in large part: the powerful deeds of Jehovah – the glorious magnificence of his majesty – his greatness, goodness and justice – the care he takes of the weak – the answers he gives to the desires of the needy – the protection he surrounds those who love him – the judgment he exercises over the wicked – these are some of the subjects of praise that will be the motive of joys and joys. songs of the coming reign. One generation will tell them to the other generation. And the Lord Himself leads this praise, according to the vows He made on the day of His distress (Ps. 22:23, 26). Jesus, the saints, that is, the Jewish people- the sons of men, that is, all flesh- the works of creation, all, in their own way and in their measure, join this concert. The saints, so to speak, receive this praise from the mouth of the Lord and teach it to the nations, and one generation teaches it to the other.
For now the character, “generation” of the Jewish people has changed. Until now this generation was “tortuous and perverse” (Deut. 32:5), “indocile and rebellious” (Ps 78:8). But the end generation will be a new creation—a people formed by God to speak his praise (Ps. 22:31-32; 102:19; Isaiah 43:21). The first generation has not yet passed (Mat 24:34). Israel is still a perverse people; but the Lord will have a seed in Israel, which will be counted to him as a “generation.” And psalms such as this present us with something of their happy exultation (Ps. 12).
Thus, Ps 145 prophetically advances to the millennium, when distress has passed and perfect deliverance can be celebrated. Here we have Christ in spirit, perhaps even in person, singing the praises of God in the midst of Israel and awakening those praises among men. From this comes that, although only the expression of a plan, this Psalm has the character of a dialogue. It expresses from the outset Christ’s plan to celebrate God forever and in perpetuity: one generation will praise the other for his works. “I’ll talk!” His heart, as we see, is full of praise; and he speaks of it (verse 5). And men “will say the strength of your terrible deeds, and I will declare your great deeds. They will bring forth the memory of your great goodness, and they will sing your righteousness highly.”
He then interrupts himself, with a movement full of beauty, to speak of mercy; here again, from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks (Mat 12:34): All the works of the Lord will celebrate it. His saints will bless him. They will take as their subject the glory of the kingdom of Jehovah and they will say its power, in order to make known to the whole human race its powerful deeds and the glorious magnificence of its kingdom which is a kingdom of all centuries. Then verses 14-20 describe the character of Jehovah. Verse 21 returns to the purpose of the heart of the one who sang the praise. The following verses have been compiled for your edification and grouped together for your better understanding.
Your reign lasts forever:
- Continuous praise
Ps 35:28 And my tongue will celebrate your righteousness, She will say your praise every day. Ps 104:33 I will sing the Lord as long as I live, I will celebrate my God as long as I exist. Ps 145.1 Praise. From David. I will exalt you, O my God, my king! And I will bless your name forever and in perpetuity. Rev 4:5 From the throne come lightning, voices and thunder. In front of the throne burn seven burning lamps, which are the seven spirits of God. Rev 5:13 From the throne come lightning, voices, and thunder. In front of the throne burn seven burning lamps, which are the seven spirits of God.
- Daily assignment
-The harvest of manna Ex 16:4 The Lord said to Moses: Behold, I will rain bread for you from heaven. The people will come out, and pick up, day by day, the necessary quantity, so that I may put them to the test, and see whether they will walk, or not, according to my law.
-The reading of the Word Neh 8:18 One read in the book of God’s law every day, from the first day to the last. The feast was celebrated for seven days, and there was a solemn assembly on the eighth day, as ordered.
-The fulfillment of the vows Ps 61:9 Then I will sing your name unceasingly, fulfilling my vows every day.
-Prayer Ps 88:9 You have distanced my friends from me, You have returned to me for them an object of horror; I’m locked up and I can’t go out.
-The importance of watching Pr 8:34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, Who watches over my doors every day, and who guards the poles!
-To take up his cross Lk 9:23 Then he said to all: If anyone wants to come after me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross every day, and follow me.
-The exhortation Hb 3:13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it can be said: Today! that none of you may harden by the seduction of sin.
- Greatness of God
Ps 77:14 O God, your ways are holy; What god is as great as God? Ps 135:5 I know that jehovah is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Ps 145:3 Praise. From David. I will exalt you, O my God, my king! And I will bless your name forever and in perpetuity. Isa 12:6 Cry out with joy and elation, inhabitant of Zion! For he is great in your midst, the Holy One of Israel. Jer 32:18 You have mercy until the thousandth generation, and you punish the iniquity of fathers in the womb of their children after them. You are the great God, the mighty, Whose name is the Lord of hosts.
- Providence sustains, it preserves the faithful
Jos 24:17 You have mercy until the thousandth generation, and you punish the iniquity of fathers in the womb of their children after them. You are the great God, the mighty, Whose name is the Lord of hosts. Ps 31:24 Love the Lord, you who have godliness! The Lord guards the faithful, and He severely punishes the proud. Isa 49:8 Thus saith the Lord: In the time of grace I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you, and I will establish you to deal with the covenant with the people, to raise up the country, and to distribute the desolate inheritances; 2 Tim 4:18 The Lord will deliver me from all evil work, and He will save me to bring me into His celestial kingdom. To him be the glory to the centuries of the centuries! Amen!
From all of the above, we note that it is as man that Christ speaks here; in verse 1, he says, “My God”; and Jehovah is contemplated as King. In general, the external acts and greatness of Jehovah are celebrated by others, called “they” in the Psalm, while mentioning his wonderful deeds and great deeds the one who says “I” or “I” (Christ) celebrates above all jehovah himself, what He is. It is from the greatness, excellence, and majesty of Jehovah that we see his heart filled in verses 3:5, 8-10; but he also mentions, in a general way, his ways and his character of goodness and mercy (verses 14-19). It should be noted that those who speak in this Psalm are: the one who leads the praises, the saints (the Jewish residue), and the world in general, the sons of Adam. From this point of view, it is of great interest, because we see in it the Messiah, the first to praise the Lord in the great congregation. And how much his heart is not filled with his praises! The reign of Jehovah is established; everything unites to praise Him, starting with the Messiah in the midst of Israel, then come the preserved saints and, under their guidance, the whole world: they celebrate His greatness, His great goodness and His wonderful deeds. Verse 1: Without a doubt, Christ is the “King” (Ps 45:2). David recognizes him here as his “God,” and in Ps. 110 he recognizes him as his “Lord” (John 20:28). Our prayers are with you all.
PRAYER OF ACCEPTANCE OF JESUS CHRIST AS LORD AND PERSONAL SAVIOR
I now invite every person who wants to become a new creation by walking in the truth, to pray with me the following prayer:
Lord Jesus, I have long walked in the lusts of the world ignoring your love for humans. I admit to having sinned against you and ask your forgiveness for all my sins, because today I have decided to give you my life by taking you as Lord and personal Savior. I recognize that you died on the cross of Calvary and rose from the dead for me.
I am now saved and born again by the power of the Holy Spirit. Lead me every day to the eternal life that you give to all who obey your Word. Reveal yourself to me and strengthen my heart and faith, so that your light may shine in my life right now.
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for accepting me into your divine family, so that I may also contemplate the wonders of your kingdom.
I will now choose a nearby waterpoint to baptize myself by immersion, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
All adoration, power and glory are yours, now and for centuries of ages. Amen!
I would be happy to respond to any questions and comments you may have, before sharing with you tomorrow “The Lord will give victory to His people. “
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you abundantly.
David Feze, Servant of the Almighty God.