Giving Thanks To Yahwehvv. 1-3

I give you thanks, O LORD, with all my heart; I will sing your

praises before the gods. 2I bow before your holy Temple as I

worship.

I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. 3As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me

strength. NLT

v. 1 – We understand why the psalmist praises God but why sing

praises before the gods?

v. 2 – What is the relationship between Yahweh’s name and His

promises?

God’s own name reflects not only His character but also His

faithfulness.

Those who are atheists or who worship false gods do not

intimidate Christians who are devoted to Yahweh.

Joshua 23:14 - “Soon I will die, going the way of everything on earth. Deep in your hearts you know that every promise of the Lord your God has come true. Not a single one has failed! NLT

According to Dr. Everek R. Stormsthere are

7,487 promises from God to man in the Bible.

Morgan, R. J. (2000). Nelson’s complete book of stories, illustrations, and quotes (electronic ed., p. 645). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

One of 4 Categories

1. Yes

2. No

3. Wait

4. Alternative

Luke 22:42 - Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” NLT

Your privilege is to request from Yahweh not to set conditions for

Him to follow.

4Every king in all the earth will thank you, LORD, for all of them will hear your words. 5Yes, they

will sing about the LORD’s ways, for the glory of the LORD is very

great. The Humble and the Proudvv. 4-6

The

6Though the LORD is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the

proud. NLT The

v. 4 - Why would you thank someone for their words?

v. 5 - What does it mean that God’s glory is great?

The two common denominators of God’s Word are His glory and the good of

mankind.

v. 6 - Why does Yahweh like humility while opposing pride?

Isaiah 57:15 - The high and lofty one who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: “I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts. NLT

The humble have a true perspective of who they are –

the proud have a foolish perspective of who they are.

Isaiah 66:2 - My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the Lord, have spoken! “I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word. NLT

The humble know Yahweh made them and owns them

and therefore rightly submit to Him – the proud do not.

The biggest wall to knowing God and drawing close to Him

is pride.

Matthew 5:3 - “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ESV

Matthew 11:29 - Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. NLT

7Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me

from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves

me. The Working of God’s Plans

For Your Life vv. 7-8

8The LORD will work out his plans for my life—for your

faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for

you made me. NLT

v. 7 - Who has the capability to save you from any troubling

circumstance?

v. 8 - What type of plans does Yahweh have for your life?

Yahweh speaks to Israel

Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for

good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. NLT

Yahweh speaks to His Church

Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in

Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. NLT

A. Because of his unfailing love and faithfulness to you (v. 2)

B. Because His promises to you are backed by His Holy Name (v. 2)

Meditation & Application – Why Should You Praise Yahweh?

C. Because His glory is great (v. 5)

D. Because He cares for the humble (v. 6)

E. Because He promises to work out His plans for your life (v. 8)