Listening & Learning — A Devotional

Psalm 111:1–2

HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME

Psalm 111:1-2. “Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.”

HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME. Beyond description, beyond imagination Beyond what can be conceived in the most intelligent mind of man Are the works of the Lord. Purposeful – a reason behind every item made Beautiful – an orderly blending of material and color There is pleasure in the works of the Lord.

Simple and profound – glorious and practical Worshipful and meaningful The graciousness of the words of the Lord. Life-giving and condemning – guiding and correcting Comforting and chastising There is grace from the lips of the Lord.

True and upright – judging and forgiving Unchangeable and adaptable The commandments of the Lord. Bringing wisdom and understanding – bringing peace after fear Changing perspective and life itself The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

“There is no doubt, Father God, that words defy descriptions of Thee and of the Lord Jesus when He was here found in fashion as a man. But that does not leave me without some understanding within the words of my human experience, of who Thou art and what was done when the Lord was here among men. I can’t find enough words to describe my thoughts, but I am able to worship and praise Thee within the bounds of my limitations. I do so now, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”