Psalm 103
- Praise God from whom all blessing flow
- Praise Him all creatures here below
- Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Introduction
~ Doxology - Congregational singing
~ Seldom done solo
~ Psalm 103 the writer burst forth with single voice, singing the praises of his God
Praise God from whom all blessings flow (103:`-7)
1. God forgives - v3
2. God heals - v3
3. God redeems - v4
4. God crowns - v4
5. God satisfies - v5
6. God executes righteousness and judgement - v6
7. God reveals his ways to people - v7
Praise Him all creatures here below (103:8-18)
a) God's mercy is contrasted with justice - v8-10
b) God's mercy is illustrated - v11-12
c) God's compassion is like that of a father - v13
d) God's permanence is contrasted with our weakness - v14-15
e) God's availability is assured for all people - v17-18
Praise Him above ye heavenly host (103:19-22)
1. There is the extent of God's kingdom - v19
2. There is the excellence of God's angels - v20
3. There is the expression of all God's true ministers - v21
4. There is the encompassing of all creation in doxology of praise - v22
Conclusion:
- There is valid reason for people to sing the doxology
- God's people do not have to wait for the music so begin, left us start it or join it
- The spirit of grateful praise will improve the spiritual atmosphere of this present world
- The radiant, obedient and Christ-centred life is the sweetest doxology to the soul
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