Psalm 147:11-14. “The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. He maketh peace in thy borders, and fillest thee with the finest of the wheat.”
GOD’S JOY. Building for others; not just a home but a city. Gathering the outcasts, He shows them His pity. Healing the wounded with hearts full of grief Counting and naming stars made by His power infinite.
Lifting up the meek, those who are gentle in spirit. Casting down the wicked, who the truth of God, refuse to hear it. His wisdom is supreme, His glory far beyond man. With thanksgiving and song, we praise Him as we can.
The heat from the heavens, He can deflect with the clouds He gives rain in its seasons to feed earth’s myriad crowds. To the animals in the fields and the birds in the air, He provides all they need to sustain each one there.
Strength that can be found both in man and in beast, Do not impress God nor bring Him pleasure in the least. But in respect and trust that we can show to Him, He delights and blesses the homes of those who dwell therein.
He gives peace when all around there are the dangers of war. He gives the finest of the wheat where there was none there before. He gives snow to cover and provide earth where it is needed He takes it away, bringing fruit in its season.
God saw all He did and when all was done said, “Very good!” But a greater proof of His joy is the reward of the precious blood That flowed from the Savior when at the cross Jesus died. For the joy set before Him, from that curse He did not hide.
Now from all around the world, saints all lift their hearts in praise, And this is just the beginning of what will be through endless days. Blessing and honor, glory and thanks will to God forever be given. It has already started on earth and will reach every corner of heaven.
“I can understand easily, O God, why Thou dost find great joy in Thy creation and the works of Thy power. It does create wonder in me, though, when I realize that in Thy people who so many and so often fail Thee, Thou art able to find joy. I wonder and praise Thee in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”