"The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them."

Psalm 145:17-19

The concept of God’s love was often proclaimed only to the community of God’s people in relation to the covenant, but there is a universalist theme to this psalm. The following verses show that God’s grace is for ‘all,’ a word used 16 times in the psalm. Alongside God’s mighty acts, we see the tenderness and intimacy of the compassion with which he loves his creatures.

As we have observed, there are always two sides to Ezekiel’s prophecies, blessing and judgment. Punishing the wicked is the responsibility of the Sovereign God. However, those who respond positively to God are rewarded with his presence and blessing. We should see the psalm as a glorious expression of joyful, exultant worship. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!

Closing Prayer

Lord, I come into your presence this Sunday thanking you for the sacrifice made for me on the cross and for the gift of your Spirit that made it possible for me to worship you in spirit and truth (edited from Encounter with God).