Psalm 135
Day 135: Be blessed
If my lips could sing as many songs as there are waves in the sea:
if my tongue could sing as many hymns as there are ocean billows:
if my mouth filled the whole firmament with praise:
if my face shone like the sun and moon together:
if my hands were to hover in the sky like powerful eagles
and my feet ran across mountains as swiftly as the deer;
all that would not be enough to pay you fitting tribute,
O Lord my God.
Hymn probably composed in the Talmudic period, 3rd-5th century A.D
All that would not be enough ….
Well, here are 12 reasons to praise the Lord
1. You are a servant of His, v1
2. He is good, v3
3. It is pleasant to do so, v3
4. You have been chosen, v4
5. He is great, v5
6. He is Creator, v6-7
7. He is your deliverer, v8-10
8. He is a giver, v11-12
9. His name endures, v13
10. He will vindicate you, v14
11. He is compassionate, v14
12. He speaks, He hears, He sees, He breathes life, v16-17
Hold on, that’s 16 not 12 reasons. Maybe there are too many reasons not to praise Him?
Even in the 3rd century they realised is.
Praise and be blessed
Missions Paul 