Psalm 115

Again, an Egyptian Hallel psalm.....sung @ the Passover meal.

This appears to be a liturgy for public worship, sung responsively per study nots

A note written in my Bible describes the Psalm this way: "God's Attributes and how these truths impact us."  Not sure where that came from.

First and foremost.....God, and God alone deserves glory and praise.  Worship is about Him and Him only.....never about the worshiper. He acts in mercy and truth.

The pagans had their hand made, lifeless idols.....who cannot see, speak, hear, smell, touch, walk.  Indeed those who make and worship them are like them, spiritually lifeless.  They taunt Israel, saying, "Where is your God?  Show Him to us!"    

The answer:  He is in heaven!  He is greater and mightier than all of man's contrived gods.  He needs no form to be seen.  He lives!  and is Israel's help and shield.

Trust Him!  Recall that this is sung after Psalm 113  and 114.....which speak of God's compassion for the lowly, and His great works in delivering Israel.  They have reason to trust Him!

All are called to trust Him:
    First Israel......His chosen people.
     The priests......spiritual leaders.
        All who fear Him!

The Living God will bless ALL who fear Him!

The ending verses seem to imply an urgency.....Don't put off a decision to trust and fear the Lord.  We are reminded that the dead do not praise Him.  While there is life and breath in you.......Praise the Lord!