The Song That Should Never End: Praise Belongs to Him

On those days when words escape us, when awe swallows our voices and pride silences our songs, may we recall the psalmist’s example and give the right response: “Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!” (Psalm 66:1–2). The psalmist calls not only Israel, but the whole earth. Every nation, every person, every voice should be singing the praises of the God who created the heavens and the earth, who upholds the skies by His own power, and who rules over all.

Our world is quick to give glory to athletes, actors, or politicians, but this psalm turns our eyes to the living God: “Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds!’”. He alone is worthy of glory and praise, for no man’s works can compare to His. He is the One who parted the sea and brought His people through on dry land. He is the One who defeated their enemies. He is the One who rules by His might today.

The truth is, God’s power strikes fear in the hearts of His enemies. They rage against Him now, but Scripture is clear that one day, “at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth” (Philippians 2:10). What is mocked or resisted today will be undeniable when His judgment is revealed.

But this psalm is not simply an exposition of God’s power over the nations. It is intensely personal. Look at the shift: “Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul” (Psalm 66:16). The writer has moved from reciting history to personal testimony. God is not just the God of the Exodus; He is the God who hears prayer, who refines like silver, who brings His people through the fire and the water, who leads them out into a place of abundance.

This is something no modern person can ignore. Trials come. Pressure builds. We feel the crushing load, the betrayal of a friend, the disappointment of a job. Yet through those trials, God is using to shape us. Peter echoes this truth: “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:7). Testing is not punishment; it is refining.

The psalm is honest and gives a sobering reminder: “If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened” (Psalm 66:18). There are many today who call out to God, but are unwilling to let go of sin. Prayer is not a magic button to press. It is communion with the Holy One of Israel. God hears those who humble themselves, who confess, and who turn from their sin. Proverbs 28:13 declares, “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”

Psalm 66 ends with a call to lift our eyes above our circumstances. Praise is not optional; it is the proper response to the God who saves and delivers and never removes His steadfast love (verse 20). For every believer, this is our testimony: “Blessed be God.”

The invitation is clear: Come and see. Come and hear. Come and rejoice in what God has done, for His people, for His church, and for your very soul.

Isaiah 39:1-41:16
Ephesians 1:1-23
Psalm 66:1-20
Proverbs 23:25-28

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New Testament: Ephesians 1:1-23

Summary: Spiritual Blessings in Christ, Thanksgiving and Prayer

That he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, ~ Ephesians 1:20

Christ rules over all

Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
~ Ephesians 1:21

Each country has a king, president or other ruler who has greater authority than anyone else in that country. Usually, the tradition is that he uses his signature to give legal authority to the government’s laws and declarations. It is his name, therefore, that causes everyone to recognise his power, authority and honour. His name has greater authority than any other name in that country.  

 

God the Father has given to Christ, his Son, that kind of power and authority over all things (Matthew 28:18; see also Psalms 2 and 110). So, Revelation 19:16 calls him the ‘King of kings’; in other words, the King who has authority over all kings and rulers. Of course not everyone accepts his authority now, but in the future, all people will give him honour (Philippians 2:9-11).

 

Christ rules both our natural world, and also the spirit world. When he makes his judgement, even his greatest enemies – death (1 Corinthians 15:25-26 and 15:54-57), hell and the devil – will have to obey him (Revelation 20:10-14). Even now, God controls the power of these evil forces (Job chapters 1 and 2; Romans 8:28-39), but in the end, Christ will completely defeat them.

 

Christ rules both heaven and earth. The most important angels (God’s special servants) in heaven are extremely powerful (Daniel 1

0:10-14), but they gladly accept Christ’s authority (Psalm 148:2). In fact, they constantly praise him and give him honour (Revelation 5:11-12).

 

Christ rules both the present and the future age. His rule will never end. In the present age, some people and some spirits do not accept his authority – but, at the end of the age, Christ will be their judge (Matthew 25:31-32). In the future age, his authority over all things and all people will be absolute (Revelation chapter 21). All will obey him.  From: usefulbible.com  – by Keith Simons

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Introduction to Ephesians
 Ephesians 1:1–2

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