Bible Chapter: Psalms 149 & 150

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.
    Praise the Lord! Sing songs that give praise and glory to the Lord. Always remember that the Lord takes pleasure in His people and we are to be joyful in God’s presence. We are in a continual spiritual battle against the forces of evil. We can praise the Lord in the knowledge that, in the end, God will be the victor.
    We can praise the Lord when we come together in a church service. We can praise the Lord when we are all alone at home. We can praise the Lord in many different places. We can praise Him with music, we can praise Him with instruments, we can even praise Him with loud clashing cymbals. And we need to remember the final admonition in this collection of Psalms that says let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    As I read these last two Psalms, I am again reminded of the fact that all of God’s people need to continually give praise to God. We give praise to God, not just because we think of the things He has done for us, but because God is always worthy to receive praise. He is so strong and high and worthy of all of the praise that we possibly could give Him. Note to self: praise the Lord!

3.  How can I help someone?
    There is a battle to try to cause each person to give up on God. Don’t give in to the battle but give thanks and praise to God in the knowledge that, all who fully put their trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior will one day receive their eternal reward and victory in the presence of Jesus.