Staying Centered
Psalm 145
John Bristol
11/8/2015
1. Example of Being Centered
4 characteristics:
A. One who blesses and praises the name of God daily (v 1-2)
"I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever."
Psalm 145:1-2 NIV
- no day should pass without gratitude to the Lord. Every single day is a gift from Him.
B. One who recognizes how great God is and how small we are (v 3)
"Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom."
Psalm 145:3 NIV
- we can't comprehend enough how great and awesome God is
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."
2 Corinthians 4:16-17 NIV
C. One who tells others about this great God (v 4, 6, 7)
"One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They tell of the power of your awesome works— and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness."
Psalm 145:4-7 NIV
- it's our responsibility as parents to tell our children about God. Our children's view of God will come from how we view God. Proclaim His goodness daily in your home.
D. One who meditates on both who God is and what He has done (v 5)
"They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works."
Psalm 145:5 NIV
- as we meditate on His goodness, and who He is, wonderful adjectives spring from out lips
2. Why Stay Centered
3 aspects of who God is:
A. Compassionate v 8-9
"The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made."
Psalm 145:8-9 NIV
"And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,"
Exodus 34:6 NIV
- God's love is not conditional on our love for Him
B. King v 10-13
"All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does."
Psalm 145:10-13 NIV
C. Provider v 14-20
"The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. 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. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy."
Psalm 145:14-20 NIV
- of strength:
"The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down."
Psalm 145:14 NIV
- of food:
"The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing."
Psalm 145:15-16 NIV
- His presence:
"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 145:18-19 NIV
- of protection:
"The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy."
Psalm 145:20 NIV
3. Effect of Staying Centered
- we need to praise the Lord
- influence others to bless His name
"My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever."
Psalm 145:21 NIV
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