Psalm 146
-Theme: Temporal
man verses the eternal power of God
-Historical Insight: This is an anonymous Psalm of the 5th
book.
-*Application* Praise is once again emphasized as this
chapter commences. Our LORD desires every ounce of our praise with all our soul
while we live. Even after we will worship the King forever (Psalm 30:12;
145:1). Because God is eternal, and man is not, He is the only source and hope
for salvation. The thoughts of princes and rulers of this world will perish
when they depart (Psalm 146:4). The only way to be eternally blessed is to hope
in the LORD God of Jacob. He is our help. He is the Creator of everything and
keeps faith forever (Psalm 146:5-6). The LORD is the One who executes justice for
the oppressed and food to the hungry. He sets the prisoners free (Psalm 146:7)!
Not only that, He, as portrayed so well by the Messiah, opens the eyes of the
blind and raises up those who are bowed down in humility (Luke 7:22). The LORD
loves the righteous, or in other words, those who have the righteousness of
Christ Jesus (Psalm 146:8, Philippians 1:11; 3:9). He protects strangers and
supports the fatherless and the widows. He frustrates and thwarts the way of
the wicked who scheme evil (Psalm 146:9). God reigns forever to all
generations! What began with praise also ends with praise (Psalm 146:10).
Verse to Memorize:
Psalm 146:8
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