Who praises God?
On reading this psalm through, we are struck that all of
God’s creation is commanded to praise Him. From the heavens (v1-4), from the
earth (v8-12), and from the seas (v7). People of all backgrounds (v11-12) and
the chosen people of Israel
And so it is no wonder that such praise should be of His Name
(v5, 13). It is in His Name that God’s Word is verified. It is from His Name
that His Word has authority. It is His Name that is above all things, exalted,
splendid, and reigning in glory (v13).
So what or who is this reference to a horn in v14? Surely
this is the deliverer, the king, raised up to bring God’s people close to Him.
Surely this is the Lord Jesus Christ, the praise of all God’s chosen ones. It
is in Him that we are people close to God’s heart. It is in Him that our praise
should be grounded.
Praise God for Jesus, the praise of all the saints!
(friend of Christ Church