Let's look at Psalm 113 today:
1 Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord!
2 Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forever
3 From the rising of the sun to the going down of it and from east to west, the name of the Lord is to be praised!
4 The Lord is high above all nations, and His glory above the heavens!
5 Who is like the Lord our God, Who has His seat on high,
6 Who humbles Himself to regard the heavens and the earth!
7 [The Lord] raises the poor out of the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap and the dung hill,
8 That He may seat them with princes, even with the princes of His people.
9 He makes the barren woman to be a homemaker and a joyful mother of [spiritual] children. Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)
This Psalm begins with the call to praise the Lord, which is the Hebrew word "Yah" and "Yaweh", which we translate as "Jehovah" and means: the Eternal, self-existing One! It IS the Covenant Name for the One, True God! Any good thing attached to His Name represents His protection, provision and safety in every area of life (Jehovah Rapha = Healer; Jehovah Jireh = Provider)! Learn to count on HIM rather than man for your provision in every area. IF He chooses to work THROUGH another human being, then THEY will get rewarded when YOU give all the glory to GOD! AMEN! Now notice verses 7-9 again. This says that GOD raises up the poor and lifts the needy out of their dire circumstances! His intention is that they will turn their eyes on HIM so that HE can deliver them, redeem them and bless them! Do YOU see why the corrupt welfare system in our nation has completely pulled the attention of the people off of the very One Who REALLY has their interests at heart? If the government gives handouts, then the people will begin to look to the government for every provision instead of looking to the God of the Bible for the inspiration, creativity, connections with people, favor, anointing and anything else necessary for each person to become successful! The enemy of our souls is behind this entire system and he desires to STILL try to defeat the God of the Bible! Be wise and understanding how your God works, and how your enemy works! When you understand, then you WILL choose wisely! AMEN! Here is a new song from Hillsong Worship called "Jesus I Need You":
Shalom in Him!
