October 30, 2009 - Psalm 111:1-6

Ps 111:1-6 I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. 3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate. 5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. 6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations. NIV

When God acts, He acts with purpose! The works of the Lord are many and they are mighty. God is constantly at work in the earth moving everything that has been created according to His authority and power. The works of the Lord are not random. In every way God is at work to accomplish His purposes in the earth. Psalm 111:1-6 draws us to consider the glory of God’s works. In verse 3 the Psalmist cries out “Glorious and majestic are His deeds…”, the works of God compel us to discover who He is and the glory of His power and majesty.
The Psalmist identifies the natural response of the great works of the Lord, reflection! In verse 2 he directs us to the fact that those who delight in God’s works are moved to ponder them. What do God’s works say about God? What does the measure of His power say about His strength? What do the things that He chooses to do say about His character and nature? The more we see of God’s mighty acts, the more we see of God himself! He acts not only because of His feelings towards those whom He impacts by His actions. He performs great and mighty acts because they are a revelation of Himself! God wants to be known!!!!! It is wisdom to consider the message that is contained in every work of God. It is wisdom to consider God’s ways and learn of who He is!
Can you remember the things that you did yesterday? How about last week or last month? The nature of man’s memory is varied, and at times fleeting, and selective, but consider for a moment what we are being taught by verse 4 when the Psalmist says of God, “He has caused His wonders to be remembered.” God chooses to demonstrate His power in ways that leave a lasting impression upon the mind. He is not acting in a secretive or exclusive manner. Time and again God has performed His signs and wonders for all the world to see. He is not intimidated by the possibility of public scrutiny. In fact He invites the world to consider His acts and His claims concerning Himself in the pages of scripture. Take some time to reflect upon the works of the Lord; His kindness and compassion, His power and the multi-faceted expressions of His love and let your heart be strengthened by the knowledge of the greatness of our God!