115:1I The writer asked that God’s name, not the nation’s, be glorified. Too often we ask God to glorify his name with ours. For example, we may pray for help to do a good job so that our work will be noticed. Or we may ask that a presentation go well so we will get applause. There is nothing wrong with looking good or impressing others; the problem comes when we want to look good no matter what happens tq God’s reputation in the process. Before you pray, ask yourself, Who will get the credit if God answers my prayer?
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 115
Psalm 115
New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original pages: 966, 967
115Psalm 115
1for your unfailing love and faithfulness.
2Why let the nations say,“Where is their God?”
3Our God is in the heavens,and he does as he wishes.
4Their idols are merely things of silver and gold,shaped by human hands.
5They have mouths but cannot speak,and eyes but cannot see.
6They have ears but cannot hear,and noses but cannot smell.
7They have hands but cannot feel,and feet but cannot walk,and throats but cannot make a sound.
8And those who make idols are just like them,as are all who trust in them.
9O Israel, trust the LORD!He is your helper and your shield.
10O priests, descendants of Aaron, trust the LORD!He is your helper and your shield.
11All you who fear the LORD, trust the LORD!He is your helper and your shield.
12The LORD remembers us and will bless us.He will bless the people of Israeland bless the priests, the descendants of Aaron.
13He will bless those who fear the LORD,both great and lowly.
14May the LORD richly blessboth you and your children.
15May you be blessed by the LORD,who made heaven and earth.
16The heavens belong to the LORD,but he has given the earth to all humanity.
17The dead cannot sing praises to the LORD,for they have gone into the silence of the grave.
18But we can praise the LORDboth now and forever!Praise the LORD!Theme: Praise for being saved from certain death. Worship is a)and not a repayment for what God has done.Author: Anonymous1 1 6 1 Tlove the LORD because he hears my voice
Life Application Notes 3 notes
115:4-8When the psalms were written, many people worshiped idols—statues of wood, stone, or metal. They took pride in what they could see and had contempt for what they couldn’t see. Today, we still may value tangible objects (home, clothing, possessions) rather than intangible realities (spiritual growth, salvation, giving to those in need, spending time with loved ones). Those who spend their time obtaining tangible objects are as foolish and empty as the idols themselves. (For more on the foolishness of idols, see Isaiah 44:9-20.)
115:12“The LORD remembers us,” says the psalm writer. What a fantastic truth! There are many times when we feel isolated, alone, and abandoned, even by God. In reality, he sees, under- Stands, and thinks about us. When depressed by problems or Struggling with self-worth, be encouraged that God keeps you in his thoughts. If he thinks about you, surely his help is near.
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