Even though God is above all Gods, He still regards the lowly. The phrase is “… before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.” There is only one God. You know when I sit down and when I get up even from far away you understand my motives. 14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! When the weather was good, and the crops were bountiful, David made it public that God was the one that blessed the harvest and the weather. Many claim not to have any trust in any “god,” but they rely on things, and money to be what they put at high esteem. David expressed his praises for his heavenly Father “before the gods” (v.1), so give thanks to God publicly. We, like David, are surrounded by those that do not worship the only living God. Psalm 138 1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. The plumber heard a “praise the Lord” when he fixed a leaking pipe. I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise. It is our Creator, our Saviour, and our Deliverer. What of the nations? This is the first of a series of eight Psalms ( Psalms 138:1-145:21), probably the last The unsaved have heard watered-down statements about how there is a God, but they never have seen any proof of His working. Verse 3 is one we could wear as a banner over us; it is a verse to memorize and meditate on every day: On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased. Below is a devotional focused on that phrase.-In the Midst. Those Psalms were the united utterances of national devotion. --Christopher Wordsworth. However, praising God puts Him at the forefront of their minds. Daily Nugget: “A Psalm of David. When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me. This is not something we take for granted not for one second, there's so much going on in our world going on in our country so much going on everywhere we turn and and we that we're not exempt from Beacon. Today’s devotional meditation is taken from Psalm 138:7-8 which says, “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve my life; you stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. “In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul.” Psalm 138:3. Rather than utter filth, I was convicted of using the voice God gave me to praise His name, rather than curse it. Knowing he was outnumbered by heathens and not able to talk to most about the Lord, the King made his beliefs public when he had the opportunity. But, Psalm 138 tells me that I need to hold on to gratitude for all the big and small that God does for me and for us. Verse 8 tells us that the Lord has a purpose for us, and He will fulfill that purpose. No wonder the Psalmist proclaims, Before the gods I sing your praise. God has a purpose for our lives. First the Psalmist begins with praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, then he addresses the work of the Lord among the nations, and thirdly he speaks of the Lord's purpose for his life. 6 ¶ Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. Learn more. THANKSGIVING FOR THE LORD'S LOVINGKINDNESS. This psalm was perhaps written for use in public gatherings to recount the history of God’s faithfulness. (8) The LORD will fulfill … How can we walk through this life in confidence, glorifying the Lord? These eight Psalms are the devout Israelite's Manual of private prayer and praise. But, as David first composed Psalm 138, he was "surrounded by troubles" and endangered by "the anger of [his] enemies" (138:7). Because of God's purpose for him, his life was preserved even amidst the battle. I wonder how many people have never heard God given any credit for what He had done. For some, it is many of 33 million “gods” and “goddesses” of Hinduism. Are you a thankful person? Today’s Thought:  “Praise is the rehearsal of our eternal song.” — Spurgeon. We, too have such a responsibility. These devotionals will help parents learn more about the psalms as they teach their children about praise, prayer, and lament. . 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Psalm 138:8 One thing for sure, the Lord did not save you only to set you aside before His work in you was finished. For me, it’s my hair. He will not leave His work in me undone. Bible > Psalms > Chapter 138 > … These eight Psalms are the devout Israelite's Manual of private prayer and praise.