The author of Psalm 117 is not known; however, the writer shares with us another reason for praise - God's love for the whole world! I would definitely say that is a good reason for praise!! We should praise God for his unlimited love that is extended to us all the time; every day, every hour, every moment - he loves us unconditionally, when we feel no one else does.
Psalm 117:1, 2 - "Praise the LORD, all you nations, extol him, all you peoples. 2-For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD"
The above two verses are what makes up Psalm 117 - the shortest chapter in the Bible, and also the middle chapter of the Bible, as well. Paul quotes from the Psalm in Romans 15:11 to show that God's salvation is for all people.
Romans 15:11 - And again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and sing praises to him, all you peoples"
Have you ever said, "I can't think of anything God has done for me. How can I praise him?" This psalm gives two reasons for praising God: his great love toward us and his faithfulness that endures forever. If he did nothing else for us, he would still be worthy of our highest praise!
Psalm 117 / New International Version
ReplyDelete1 Praise the LORD, all you nations;
extol him, all you peoples.
2 For great is his love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the LORD.