“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:1-4
Praising God should be the easiest thing in the world — as natural as breathing. There is never a second when He is undeserving of praise. But, if we are honest, there are times when we neglect it. David was aware of that danger and he vowed “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth”. We should do the same. Sadly and far too often we allow circumstances or emotions to dictate what we do. Although He demands and deserves praise at all times we allow difficulties or delights to deter us. We get so preoccupied with self, our problems or pleasures, that we fail to praise God as we should. We should know better.
David determined to praise God regardless of the situation, and to do so in the presence of others. Then he calls on others to join with him in praise — “ let us exalt his name together”. The impact of one Spirit-filled, cheerful, praising Christian on others can be amazing. And as the light of the world we should influence those around us. We should be evidence that God’s grace is sufficient.
Finally David sets forth the cause for continual praise–“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”. Such blessings call for the loudest and longest praise. we should be so overwhelmed by God’s goodness that we cannot help but praise Him. Dwell upon the things from which God has delivered you, the things He has done, is doing, and shall do and it will enable you to deal with your difficulties.
The problem is that we get distracted by the seriousness of our difficulties or the sensation of our desires. The solution is to consider the sinfulness of failing to praise God. We should never allow anything to keep us from something of such great importance. Since praise will be our eternal occupation “let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” (Heb. 13:15) — HDS
And while the ages roll
I’ll keep on praising Him
And my voice will never tire or grow old
And my song shall ever be
Praise the Lamb who died for me
And I’ll sing it while ages shall roll
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
