Psa 148:7 | MHM | STEP | An Invitation to Praise. This section teaches us that, even though the earth may seem like a small or low place in the universe, it is still a place where God is praised. The psalmist reminds us that God is worshipped not only in heaven, but also here on earth. Just as the sun’s rays reflect off the earth, so should God’s praise rise from our world, warming and filling it with His glory. Every part of creation, big or small, is invited to join in praising the Lord . v. 7–10 : The psalmist calls on even the non-living and non-reasoning parts of creation to praise God. Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all deeps (Psalm 148:7 ). This includes whales, other sea creatures, and everything in the deep waters (Psalm 104:26; Job 41:1 ). All the weather—fire, hail, snow, mist, and stormy winds—should praise God because they obey His commands. Mountains, hills, fruitful trees, and tall cedars are called to praise Him too (Psalm 148:9 ). Finally, all animals, both wild and tame, as well as creeping things and flying birds, are included (Psalm 148:10 ). Everything in creation, no matter how great or small, shows God’s wisdom, power, and goodness.

‏ Psalms 148:7

An Invitation to Praise.

This section teaches us that, even though the earth may seem like a small or low place in the universe, it is still a place where God is praised. The psalmist reminds us that God is worshipped not only in heaven, but also here on earth. Just as the sun’s rays reflect off the earth, so should God’s praise rise from our world, warming and filling it with His glory. Every part of creation, big or small, is invited to join in praising the Lord.

v. 7–10: The psalmist calls on even the non-living and non-reasoning parts of creation to praise God. Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all deeps (Psalm 148:7 ^a). This includes whales, other sea creatures, and everything in the deep waters (Psalm 104:26; Job 41:1 ^b). All the weather—fire, hail, snow, mist, and stormy winds—should praise God because they obey His commands. Mountains, hills, fruitful trees, and tall cedars are called to praise Him too (Psalm 148:9 ^c). Finally, all animals, both wild and tame, as well as creeping things and flying birds, are included (Psalm 148:10 ^d). Everything in creation, no matter how great or small, shows God’s wisdom, power, and goodness.