Psalm 115

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God Judgment Acknowledging Trust Creation Fear Truth Children Blessing Mercy Protection Praise Idols Almighty

Psalm 115 emphasizes the unique power and authority of God, who is contrasted with the lifeless idols worshipped by the nations. The psalmist praises God for His steadfast love and faithfulness to His people, and encourages them to trust in His protection and provision. The psalm concludes with a call to all the nations to recognize the supremacy of the true and living God.

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The Sovereignty of God and the Folly of Idol Worship

1 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.

2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?

3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:

6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:

7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.

8 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.

9 O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

11 Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

12 The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.

13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

14 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.

15 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.

16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

18 But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.

Commentary

The message of Psalm 115 resonates throughout the ages, as the temptation to worship false gods or put our trust in worldly idols continues to plague humanity. The psalmist reminds us that God alone is worthy of our worship and devotion, for He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. In contrast, idols are the work of human hands, with no power to save or deliver. The psalmist encourages us to put our faith in the living God, who hears our prayers and blesses us with His abundant goodness. This psalm reminds us to assess our own lives and reflect upon whether we are truly placing our trust in the right place.