Psalm 113

Let the name of the LORD
be blessed
both now and forever.
. . . Who is like the LORD our God . . . ?

God is unique. There’s no one, nothing like Him.

He is exalted.

He is enthroned on high!

We worship Him because He is above and beyond everything, everyone else we know. And He rules!

Praise Him!

Bless His name!

Let His reputation be known, praised, adored far and wide!

Why?

Because He uses His unique, complete power and authority to raise up the most vulnerable and needy. He doesn’t ignore or forget them. Squash them. Rise up on them.

No.

He raises them up and seats them with the nobles, giving children to the childless.

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!

He is our God!

Who is like Him?

No one!

After many attempts, this became the choice for illustration of this verse. I have always enjoyed watching moms at the beach, having fun with their children. Seems like the most joyous they could be! (Some other iterations of this idea in the next few days.)