Psalm 134 - Night Shift, Psalm 135 - Praise the Lord

 

Psalm 134 – Night Shift

 

Have you ever given thanks for the people who work the night shift? Were it not for them, you would have no electricity or water at night, no fire for police protection, or no emergency service at the hospital. While you are asleep, others are serving.

But do the people on the night shift give thanks? Perhaps not. The psalmist admonished the priests in the temple to give thanks as they served God and the people at night. It may have been a lonely ministry, but it was an important ministry.

Your High Priest in heaven intercedes for you day and night. He never grows weary or impatient. Have you told Him you are thankful for His faithful ministry? Are you willing to be like Him and serve others, even on the night shift?

 

Psalm 135 – Praise the Lord

 

Four reasons why the Lord deserves your heartfelt praise:

 

He is the God of salvation. In His grace, He chose you; in His mercy, He made you His special treasure. You belong to Him. He values you and He loves you.

 

He is the God of creation. Which means He provides for you day after day and gives you the things you need. He is in charge of the storms and uses them to accomplish His perfect will.

 

He is the God of history. The Jews prided themselves in the fact that God worked especially on behalf of their nation. He worked for Israel and through Israel to bring about His great plan of salvation.

 

He is the God of celebration. These verses show the greatness of the living God in contrast to the dead idols of the nations. Celebrate the Lord today! Bless His Holy name!

 

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.