1. The splendor of his holiness (1-2)

No matter how powerful and great a man is, he must worship God. God is holy. He is the Creator; we are his creatures. He is splendid and beautiful beyond our imagination. We are created to glorify him. We must worship him in the beauty of holiness.

2. The voice of the Lord (3-9)

God spoke and the world came into being. He speaks to us in his written word and in his incarnate Word. The psalmist watched with awe as God displayed his majesty in a thunder storm. He sweeps away cedars of Lebanon like match sticks and shakes Mount Hermon. Fire from heaven strikes the earth; the psalmist cannot but join in the cry, 'Glory!'

3. The Lord is enthroned as king forever (10-11)

God is king. He presides over history and nature. He blesses his people with strength and peace.

Application: Lord, teach me to see your hand and hear your voice, and give you the praise and honor due your name.
One Word: Worship the Lord