Not just for crocheting!

Psalm 148:13 "Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted, his majesty is above earth and heaven." 

Who is “them”? If you take time to read the previous verses, you will note the following: All of creation is to praise the name of the Lord!  (praise means to worship the greatness or excellence of a person or object.) What is the object of worship?

The name of the Lord.

The name of the Lord is His renown, reputation and character – NOT the word that describes it (Elohim, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, etc...).  In the Old Testament, a name was not only what you were called, but was a description of who you were.  Throughout Scripture God reveals His character and majesty to us through His names.  Therefore, we worship the name of the Lord for what it reveals about God

Why?  Scripture says “For His name alone is exalted”.

The majesty of God (His splendor, authority, strength and character) is above earth and heaven.  This description indicates there is NONE like Him, AND there is none that can compare to Him.

When we study the names He reveals to us in the Bible, we will better understand His character and glory. With that understanding, we will be drawn to the place of genuine worship.

I suppose the next question should be, "How do we worship the name of the Lord?"

We can sing. We can pray. We can meditate. We can serve. But, something is still missing.

Since we are ambassadors (official representatives) FOR Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), our worship and praise of the character (name) of God is displayed in our attitude and behavior in the communities in which we live. We can not praise the name of the Lord in hate. Or selfishness. Or bitterness. Or unforgiveness.  Or stagnation. We praise the name of the Lord as we reflect His character!

Psalm 148:13 is a beautiful verse, but it is not just for crocheting on pillowcases.