Remembering to praise our King

We live in a world now where it is so easy to get caught up in our fears and worries.

It is especially in these times that we need to remember to worship God.

That is, in fact, the point of this whole psalm.

Clap your hands, all you peoples;
shout to God with a jubilant cry. (Psalm 47:1)

And,

Sing praise to God, sing praise;
sing praise to our King, sing praise! (6)

That’s four calls to praise God in just one verse.

Why should we, though? Why praise God?

For the Lord, the Most High, is awe-inspiring,
a great King over the whole earth. (2)

And again,

…for God is King of the whole earth.
God reigns over the nations;
God is seated on his holy throne. (7-8)

When we focus on our problems, we lose perspective. Our problems seem like immovable mountains.

But when we worship God and remember who he is, we regain our perspective. And we remember, “He is the King! He is in control.”

So let us get our eyes off our problems and on to God. If we do, all our problems will seem but mere shadows in the light of him.