April 30
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PSALM 148
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for his name alone is exalted;
his majesty is above earth and heaven.
14 He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his saints,
for the people of Israel who are near to him.
Praise the LORD! – Psalm 148:13-14
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PSALM 148 PRAISE THE GOD WHO BRINGS VICTORY
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Who has the power over all creation and is full of majesty?
Who can create all things just by breathing a word on it?
Only the Lord God Almighty can do all these wondrous deeds
Praise him alone for no other gods can create all these!
He sent us his only begotten Son so we can be free from God’s wrath
He delivered us from the bondage of sin so we can follow his plan.
Without God’s mercy and grace, we will live for our flesh
He is steadfast in his love so he gave us his son Jesus
Like a bull’s horn, he equipped us with victory
That we may be able to defeat the enemy’s tactics
Let us then praise the Lord who alone can defend
Without his presence and help, we will be without strength.
Praise the God who brings victory to those who are faithful
He is the foundation that is solid and indestructible
In him alone can we fight the attacks of the devil
Let us humbly come to his throne to destroy all evil
Worship the Lord who can do wondrous deeds for his people
Stay in his word and his statues so you can be devoted and faithful.
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REFLECTION
• Do you believe that without God, we can never have victory? Why or why not?
• What do you say to someone who relies on his own strength?