Another of the praise hymns closing out the Psalms.
Praise Him......because it is good and fitting and pleasant to do so! I am reminded of the opposite of praising God for all He is and does....and that is pride. Self sufficiency. Really, it seems much more pleasant to me, to give honor and praise where due....rather than struggle with feelings of inadequacy, failure, and helplessness. It is easier and more pleasant to rely upon Him than to always be struggling to make it, or feel good about myself.....to put myself forward yearning for praise for my own actions.
Praise Him instead!
He builds up His house......Jerusalem and Israel first, and now His Church.
"He heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds".....This reminds me of the Beattitudes.....Blessed are they that mourn (their sinful state before God) and those who are poor in spirit. He does indeed heal our broken, contrite hearts and brings us to Himself.
He lifts the humble......
And once again, one negative line......."He casts the wicked to the ground."
His delight isn't in appearance strength, or might, or character; but He delights in all who fear Him and hope in His steadfast love. The truly broken hearted do fear Him (properly), and delight in His healing love!
Give praise for His works on the earth....His 'understanding' is beyond measure. He calls out the stars by name and knows their number; He prepares the rain and sends it to make grass grow, thus giving food to the animals of earth. He sends snow and frost, hail and cold and wind, all in due season.
He has blessed Israel with peace and good produce from the earth. He indeed chose her, and has given her only His covenant.....no other nation has been so chosen and blessed.
Praise Him!
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