Bless the Lord (Psalm 103, Part 3)

Obey the Lord Who is Worthy of Praise (verses 17-22)

¹⁷But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—

¹⁸with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.

¹⁹The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.

²⁰Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word.
²¹Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will.
²²Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion.

Praise the Lord, my soul.

While now this world is under the authority of the prince of the world, ultimately it will come under the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yet even now God is the King of kings and Lord of lords. Since His Lordship is universal: over all time, over all places, and over all creatures, may all our praise center on God. May we hear angels chant the praises of God, as the shepherds did on that night of birth. May we bless Him through our obedience and spend our days praising the King of the universe.

Thank You, Lord our God, that Your steadfast love is from everlasting to everlasting. You, Lord, have established Your throne in the heavens, and Your kingdom rules over all. With the angels in heaven we bless You, Lord. Help us to obey the voice of Your Word! All praise to You, O Lord!

Plenteous grace with thee is found,

Grace to cover all my sin;

Let the healing streams abound,

Make and keep me pure within.

Charles Wesley (1707-1788)