The Psalmist invites the people to praise the LORD, to sing and shout to the one who saves them. When we come before God with thanksgiving, we worship him. His greatness is displayed in all creation. This God saves us. He is the one who calls us to himself to bow down and worship. We worship when we thank him for his saving grace. We worship him when we recognize him as our good shepherd, follow him, and seek his care.

The LORD gave the people of Israel his word. Now the writer implores the people to hear his voice. This, too, is worship. The Israelites were called out of Egypt and given the word of God to guide them. Instead, they hardened their hearts and went away from God after idols. They incurred the wrath of God and had no comfort. Hearing God's voice is how we come before him and enter his rest.


Application: Lord, thank you for your great salvation. Help me to listen to your word everyday so that I may worship you.
One Word: Let us worship the LORD