The author of Psalm 117 is not known, hence this is
yet another anonymously written Psalm. This is one of the four “Hallel” Psalms
that was sung after the Passover meal. Located at the center of the Bible with
only two verses, it is certainly the shortest Psalm. It is an exhortation for
all nations and people to praise God.
Every nation and every person is urged to praise and laud
the Almighty God. Nothing in life can be more delightful than praising this
wonderful Sovereign Lord of the universe. Everyone, who has an encounter with Him
and experienced His wonderful presence and works, has this desire to call for His
praise. He alone deserves to be lauded and extolled. Immediately in verse 2, we
see the reason why He ought to be praised by everyone and every nation. And it’s
because He is a merciful God so full of truth. He had shown tremendous mercy by
not giving us what is due to us for our rebellion and sin. Instead, He had
shown great lovingkindness by granting and fulfilling His promises made to us,
and everyone that would turn to Him. Truly, He deserves to be praised.
Hallelujah!
Besides pledging our total allegiance to Him, we must
seek to praise and thank Him for His ever enduring mercy and grace shown to us.
Let us encourage others to believe in Him and to offer Him their praises as
well. What a tremendous privilege to
have Him as our God Who is full of mercy, truth and integrity!
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