Psalm 113 - Our God is praise worthy

The purpose of Psalm 113 was written to praise the glorious God. But we do now know who the author is. Thus it is also one of the 50 Psalms that was anonymously written. Collectively, Psalms 113 to 118 is known as the “Hallel” or praise Psalms. The “Hallel” was known to be sung at the Feasts of the Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacle and also at the Feast of Dedication and at the New Moons. The “Hallel” was sung in two parts at the Feast of the Passover. Before the Passover meal, Psalms 113-114 would be sung and after the meal Psalms 115-118 would be sung.    

In the first three verses, the Psalmist began with an exhortation to praise the glorious God. So wonderful and high is this God that there should be no end to praising Him. From the beginning of time till forevermore praise should be offered to Him. The same should be done from morning to night. In the morning when the sun rises to the evening when the sun set, praise is due Him. God’s name should forever be praised! 

Verses 4-9 give reason why praises should be offered endlessly to Him. Verses 4-6 say, He is to be praised for who He is. For He is high above the nations and is exalted gloriously in heaven, far above all His creation. He is enthroned on high and there is absolutely no one like Him.  Yet this great and high God would condescend to examine and mingle with us earthlings.   In verses 7-9, the Psalmist says, He should be praise for the works He had done. He had compassion toward the low and needy and took care of their needs. And He also opened the womb of the barren. The Jews consider it a great blessings to be able to conceive a child. It is seen as a divine blessing. 

How often do we find time to praise the Lord? Some people do it only on Sunday. Others do it a bit more frequently, maybe they add times when they gather as in small group fellowship or during prayer meeting nights. Do we find time in our private moments each day to praise Him?  Remember the Psalmist say we are to praise Him forever, day and night. Let’s us cultivate an attitude of praise. We are called to rejoice evermore! And in everything to give thanks for this is the will of God concerning us His own!