Psalms 111

Psalms 111THEME: Hallelujah for the works of GodThis is a hallelujah psalm for the works of God. And in the Hebrew it is a perfect acrostic, which we don’t see in our English translation. This begins a series of three hallelujah psalms (111-113). This psalm praises God for His works and also for His redemption, which is the “new song” that will be sung in heaven. The old song is the song of creation; the new song is the song of redemption. Both are in this psalm.

Psalms 111:1

“Praise ye the LORD” means Hallelujah. Now notice the works for which He is being praised:

Psalms 111:2

The idea today of attributing the origin of this universe to natural causes takes away the glory from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. It is robbing Him of His glory. It is as bad as denying the Lord’s redemption or denying Him as Savior. If you accept Him as Savior, you also accept Him as Creator. Now the psalmist mentions the redemption that we have, which is part of the hallelujah chorus:

Psalms 111:9

Here we find the word reverend. The holy God is the reverend God. That title should never be applied to a man. No preacher should be called “Reverend.” This is a title for God alone. God has a redemption for His people.

Psalms 111:10

Oh, my friend, let’s praise the Lord for His works. “The works of the LORD are great!” They are great in His creation and display His omnipotence and His eternal wisdom. They are even greater in His redemption, which reveals His righteousness, honor, and glory. Finally the day will come when redemption will be consummated and all things will be put under His feet; then the redeemed nations and creation itself will sing His praise. Hallelujah!