Look around and one doesn’t need to go very far to see the crowds, hear the chaos and wonder if the world is out of control. The scenes that surround us can be discouraging if that is all we see and hear. What appears to us is only part of the story. In fact, it is only a small part of the story because it is only a glimpse for a moment in time. There is a much larger picture to consider and that is God’s perspective. God knows exactly what is going on, and He is in total control. We may not understand what is going on, but trust that God does. For that He is worthy to be praised. The scripture passage reminds and encourages us to “praise ye the Lord.” The psalmist looked around to see the crowds that pursued him, heard the chatter that would discredit him, and a nation, a people and his family that turned against him. Yet in these things he saw the hand of God and proclaimed, “for it is good to sing praises unto God.” He knew and trusted by faith that God was forever present, always working, and would never leave nor forsake His creation. He learned of God’s faithfulness to His chosen people, he grew to know and trust God’s protective shield as a shepherd boy when he tended his father’s sheep, and now he continued to trust God’s faithfulness to lead His people even when things seemed out of control. The psalmist demonstrates the great confidence and assurance that we can have in the sovereignty of Almighty God. We can trust Him with great confidence and complete assurance that compels us to “sing praises unto our God.” We thank Him for what He does in our lives, yet we can always praise Him for who He is. He is Almighty God, everlasting Father, God of peace, Prince of Peace, Savior of the world, “Faithful and True” (Rev 19:11). Dear friend, at times when you are discouraged, disappointed, doubtful, distressed, and despaired in a “dry…and weary land” (Is 32:2), refresh and renew your heart in the word of God (Ps 111:10) so that your heart will lift up and your voice will “sing praises unto God.” The world began at the sound of God’s word. Throughout all history, all creation is sustained in His word. Salvation and strength are to all who trust in the word of God. He is faithful and forever faithful to His word. Father thank You for Your love and faithfulness. You are worthy to be praised in the highest. You are worthy of all praise. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.