Psalm 145:13-15, “For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The LORD always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does. The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it.”
Some weeks are easier than others, wouldn’t you agree? But we all have times when we are carrying our burdens, and maybe no one else is aware of them or sees them. But the LORD knows, and He sees it all. He understands because, as verse 3 declares, “No one can measure his greatness.” It is beyond our understanding; therefore, it gives us hope by reading His Word and reading what He wants to tell us in reviving our lost hope, heavy disappointments, failures of our own, or someone else breaking a promise to us. In Jewish practice Psalm 145 was recited twice in the morning and once in the evening. I can see the value of doing just that to get my mind back on thinking about God’s everlasting kingdom we (I) will be joining soon.
David wrote this psalm as a praise to God. David knew influential people, but he saw them as inadequate saviors, as he states in Psalm 146:3, “Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there.” Some people in high positions make promises they cannot deliver or keep, which is what David experienced. In contrast, we have a God who will supply all our needs as Philippians 4:19 is one of 46 verses in the Bible that tells us this and states, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” ESV. That is a promise to hold onto. Our God has no financial limitations or lack of warehouse space.
At the end of each day, think about how God has helped you through that day and praise Him for His faithfulness, mercy, grace, provision, and presence. Psalm 145 exemplifies how, where, and why to praise and glorify God. Take notice of how your mood changes when you spend a few minutes thanking God for what He has done for you. Note how weaknesses, mess-ups, mistakes, and inadequacies do not dominate your thoughts as much, although they may still be there. But focusing more on God and not ourselves changes our minds and hearts.
One of God’s promises is found in 2 Corinthians 9:8, which states, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” ESV. Note the word “all” means all, and I love the word “sufficiency.” God’s favor is upon His children. Ask the LORD to bless and make you “abound in every good work” you do. You are part of the “all” so don’t forget that. Then Psalm 145:18 promises, “The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.”
So, the next time you are deeply disappointed in someone who broke their promise to you, remember that you are a child of the living God who never breaks His promises and protects you (Psalm 145:20). Read through Psalm 145. Share with someone how God has helped you through your day. Then be determined to live out as David did and sang in Psalm 145:2, “I will praise you every day; yes I will praise you forever.” You have no broken promises from our great and mighty God!
Listen to How Great (Psalm 145) – Sovereign Grace Music (Lyrics).