Psalm 115
The first words of Psalm 115 are, "Not to us O Lord, but to thy name be glory." These words have often been used in musical settings. The one that comes most readily to my mind is when the Latin translation of this text was put to music in the Kenneth Branaugh version of Henry V. It was heard in the film after the events at the Battle of Agincourt.
This verse tells us that we are not to seek glory or fame for ourselves. All glory and honor belongs to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob who is the True and Living God. All glory goes to Him because of His love and faithfulness. God loves His people. He sustained the people of Israel through good times and bad. He loves us so much that He gave His only begotten Son to die on the cross to save us from our sins. He will never leave us or forsake us. He is our Father, and we are His children.
Verse 3 tells us that our God is in the heavens and does whatever He pleases. He is all knowing and all powerful. His will for the universe will be accomplished no matter how much the powers of evil try to stop it.
In contrast, all of the other so called gods are just idols. They are statues and figures made by people. They have absolutely no power. Those who follow after other gods will separated eternally from the one True and Living God.
Psalm 115 tells us that the Lord will bless those who fear Him. God is no respector of persons. He will assist both small and great as long as that person honors Him. You may think that you are insignificant. You are important and highly valued by the King of the Universe.
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