Bible Chapter: Psalms 145 & 146
Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.
1. Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.One of the most important things that anyone can do is to pass on the knowledge of the Lord to the next generation. We read here that one generation shall praise Your works to another and declare Your mighty acts. Each new generation must learn about the power and love of the Lord so that they can know and serve Him as well. It is a deceit of the enemy when people say that they are not going to talk to their children about God, but let them make up their own mind. It is critical to pass on the goodness of the Lord each new generation. The Lord’s kingdom is an everlasting kingdom and His power and dominion will last through all generations. Everyone needs to know about the greatness of the Lord.
In coming to the last five Psalms in this book, one of the unique features of this collection is that these last five Psalms all start and end with the admonition to praise the Lord. The psalmist challenges the reader to not put our trust in human leaders where there is no help. Instead, we are to put our trust in the Lord who watches over strangers and cares for the fatherless and widow. The way of wicked people will be turned upside down, God will win.
2. What can I apply in my life from the reading?
We see a few times in these two Psalms that it is the Lord who preserves those that love Him and judges the wicked. We are told here that the wicked will be destroyed by God. This is an important principle to remember when temptation comes and look so attractive. Wickedness will be judged by God and people who continue in it will one day pay a price. It is always best to live in God’s righteousness and obedience.
3. How can I help someone?
I am reminded of the multiple admonitions to praise the Lord. I want to encourage people to continue to praise God, not just because of good things they have received, but because God is always worthy to receive praise.
