Psalm 34:1–3: I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
I want you to join with me in magnifying the Lord. We are going to find out in one of the psalms that the Word of God and the name of God are just about the same. Both are important. We want to get out the Word of God because it will magnify the name of the Lord. I would like to say with the psalmist, O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together, in getting out the Word of God today. The first three verses are sheer praise to God; they are the Hallelujah Chorus. 1
Living the Transformed Life
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17
- To say “Hallelujah” is to say “God be Praised!” – Will you praise Him today with a joyful willingness to do His will, and not your will? (Even if you’re greatly inconvenienced?)
- To say “Hallelujah” is to say “God be Praised!” – Will you praise Him today by sharing with another person your personal testimony of His saving love? (It is time to be bold about all He has done for you.)
- To say “Hallelujah” is to say “God be Praised!” – Will you praise Him today by making a new commitment to serve Him wholeheartedly with the time, talent, and treasures that He has bestowed upon you? (He saved you to serve Him, not yourself.)
His salvation was a generous gift of grace, my service should be the same.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for putting a new song in my heart. Hallelujah! Praise God! Dear Jesus, teach me to live for You, and not for worldly satisfaction.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: Poetry (Psalms 1-41) (electronic ed., Vol. 17, pp. 188–189). Nashville.
