PSALM 148
When it comes to praising the Lord, the psalmist will not permit anyone or anything in all creation to escape.
The heavens (1–6). He starts with the angels, then summons the heavenly bodies, and even includes the clouds! God created them, established them, and controls them. They should praise Him—and they do!
The earth (7–10). Whether the depths of the sea or the heights of the mountains, the winds or the fruitful trees, all should praise the Lord—and they do! When the weather is bad, it is good to know that even the storms fulfill God’s Word (v.
Mankind (11–14). Made in God’s image, men and women have more reason to praise God than does any other thing in creation. And when you have been saved by God’s grace, your motive is even greater. Praise the Lord!