Praise him!

A few days ago, my old church in Hawaii had a throwback worship night. They were singing a bunch of songs from back when I was there nearly 25-30 years ago.

Not only that, many of the old worship leaders were there, and so were many of the people I once knew. Many of them have long since been led by God in other directions and to other churches. But for this one night, they were back.

I wish I could have been there. Unfortunately, being in Japan, all I could do was watch the video and see all the pictures people posted. But it brought me back to the days when I first fell in love with Jesus.

Interestingly enough, one of the songs they sang came straight from this psalm, particularly verses 1-2. And this psalm encapsulates what that night was about: praise.

Thirteen times the word, “praise” is used in Psalm 150 (including the ‘Hallelujahs’ depending on your translation).

This world is full of division and trouble right now. And it’s so easy for Christians to get caught up in all that.

But maybe it’s time to get our eyes off of these things and back on to Jesus. And one of the best ways to do that is through praise.

Praise him for his powerful acts and his abundant greatness. Especially in this season, praise him for his death on the cross and his resurrection that bought our redemption.

Praise him with song. Praise him with the flute. Praise him with the guitar.

And when we do, everything around us becomes but insignificant shadows in the light of him.

So whatever you’re going through right now, get your eyes off these things and onto Jesus…and praise him.

Praise him!

Praise him!