To be a servant of the LORD is to praise him. Praising the LORD means coming to him to minister before him, to lift up our hands and hearts. Praising the LORD opens our lives to him with the full trust that he accepts us, that he made us his servants in his house. God created Israel newly-to be his chosen ones and his treasured possession. By his power and will, God called them to praise the LORD.

The LORD revealed his greatness in his creation and sovereignty over the heavens and the earth. He is almighty in power. But he also revealed himself when he called his people out of Egypt, through the desert, and gave them the land of promise as their inheritance. He placed his name on them forever by his holy compassion. He is our deliverer. The earth is full of idols and idol worship, but God's people are called to praise the LORD. He is full of power, full of compassion, and he dwells with those he calls.


Application: Lord, you are the almighty and you are my deliverer. Help me to listen to your call every day and come to you full of praises.
One Word: Praise the LORD