Moment With The Master
“Bless, Magnify, Exalt”
Categories: Moment With The Master"I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me,and let us exalt his name together!" (Psalms 34:1-3)
Times of stress can be used to remind God’s disciples of who God is and how much he means to them. When one weighs the blessings that come from God, the trials become light in comparison. Sorrowful prayer turns to thanksgiving and praise.
David, the sweet Psalmist, calls us to express our feelings about God. To “bless” means to salute, or bend the knee. To “boast” is to shout or shine or celebrate. To “magnify” means to promote or to make great. Such thoughts not only spring from duty, but privilege. Our sense of God's goodness should never die.
We are called to continual praise of God. Praise and adoration springs from one’s contemplation of God. When gazing at his creation we will surely marvel at his infinite power. Each day his providence reminds us of his wisdom. An anticipation of heaven should cause us to ponder God’s grace. We are surrounded by reasons to praise.
Apparently David has experienced various afflictions. He acknowledges his fears (vs.4). There are times when the righteous are brokenhearted and crushed (vs.18). They face numerous afflictions (vs. 19). Through it all He exalts the goodness of God (vs.8). David is determined to make his boast in God's goodness and grace.
Such worship of God is the noblest of man's activities. Such praise hallows our enjoyment of him. It can turn the night to day, and lift our hearts toward heaven.
In your busy day do not forget the mercies of God. Let your heart be filled with gratefulness. Do not allow your worship to be just an impulse, but resolve that you will praise him at all times.
By George Slover
