Psalms 145:1-21 - Homilies By C. Short

God's greatness, goodness, and glory.

"Every one who repeats the Tehillah of David thrice a day, may be sure that he is a child of the world to come."

I. GOD 'S GREATNESS . ( Psalms 145:1-6 .)

1. Unsearchable . ( Psalms 145:3 .) No searching can reach its bottom ( Isaiah 40:28 ; Job 11:7 ).

2. It is , nevertheless , being continually revealed in history . ( Psalms 145:4 .) One generation declares it to another, through all the successive ages.

3. That which is so great and manifest cannot but be spoken of and honored . ( Psalms 145:5 , Psalms 145:6 .) The eternally great things of God, revealed to our consciousness, cannot be regarded in silence.

II. THE GOODNESS OR LOVE OF GOD . ( Psalms 145:7-10 .)

1. It is full of compassionate tenderness towards the needy and sinful . ( Psalms 145:8 .) "Wrath is only the background of his nature, which he reluctantly, and only after long waiting, lets loose against those who spurn his great mercy."

2. God ' s righteousness and love embrace all his creatures , whatever their character . ( Psalms 145:7 , Psalms 145:9 .) All must praise God; but the saints will bless God with their grateful love.

III. THE GLORY OF GOD 'S KINGDOM . ( Psalms 145:11-13 .)

1. It is a kingdom of power and majesty . God will at length accomplish all his will and all his purpose.

2. It ' s an everlasting universal kingdom . ( Psalms 145:13 .) All things in heaven and on earth, and throughout the whole universe, shall forever and ever reflect and accomplish the infinite plan and purpose of God.

IV. THE GLORY OF GOD 'S PROVIDENCE . ( Psalms 145:14-21 .)

1. He supports the weak and falling . ( Psalms 145:14 .)

2. He provides for the wants of all beings , great and small . ( Psalms 145:15 , Psalms 145:16 .)

3. He is righteous and holy in all his gifts . ( Psalms 145:17 .)

4. He is near to all who truly pray, and will accomplish their salvation . ( Psalms 145:18-20 .)—S.