Let us praise God with all our being
by Norma Koehne
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All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might (Psalm 145:10,11).
Read Psalm 145:8–14
It is good to close this week with this magnificent song of praise to our amazing God. We have seen during the week how the Son has lovingly prepared his disciples for his suffering, death and final ascension when he would leave them. Importantly, he promised to send the Holy Spirit to be with and sustain them.
Like the disciples, we are often confused, doubting or, even worse, overconfident in our own strength. We quail before the command of Jesus to love as he has loved. We are beset every day with the false values of our world and even its hostility or apathy. So let’s reflect on the awesome nature of God. His acts are mighty, his kingdom is eternal, and his rule is enduring. Whatever our failings, he is gracious and compassionate. When we fail or are depressed, he lifts us up and forgives us.
As God’s faithful people, let us extol him and tell those around us all that he has done for us, how he has been with us, surrounding us with love all our days. How rich our lives have been, lived with the abiding peace and joy that are the precious gifts given to us through Christ. He has promised to be with us ‘to the end of the age’. He is faithful and keeps his promise.
Let us worship God with the angels in heaven, saying, ‘Amen! Praise and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honour, power, and might belong to our God forever and ever! Amen’ (Revelation 7:12).
Lord, I will exalt you, my God and King; I will praise your name forever. Every day, I will praise you and extol your name forever and ever … and I will meditate on your wonderful works. Amen.
Norma grew up at Koonibba in South Australia. She was a teacher at Concordia College in SA and then served in various roles in Papua New Guinea with her husband. Returning to Australia, Norma worked as an international student advisor and, after completing a PhD, worked in administration at the University of Divinity. She has been privileged to serve the LCA on the General Church Council and Seminary Council and as president of Lutheran Women of Victoria and Lutheran Women of Australia. Currently, she is happily retired.
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