Years ago, Casting Crowns had a song titled, Praise You In The Storm. It is such a powerful song, because it reminds us that even in difficult times, God is worthy of our praise. The last three psalms all start and end the same way. They start and end with the words “Praise the Lord.” They are a reminder of a few important things. The main point is captured in the verse for today. Psalm 150:6 says, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!”
These psalms are a reminder that all of God’s creation praises the Lord. They are also a reminder that we should praise the Lord in all situations. I think this is very important, especially at this time when people are struggling with a lot of emotions due to COVID-19. It’s easy for us to focus on the storm. Yet, focusing on the storm doesn’t stop the storm. Focusing on the Lord may not stop the storm, but it gives us a new perspective on the storm. It reminds us that God is the one in charge of the storm, and He will stop it when it is the right time. We need to, as Paul said, learn to think about the eternal and not the temporary. Storms will come and go, some will rock us more than others, but God never changes. So, the next time a storm blows into your life, trying focusing on the Lord who is bigger than the storm. God didn’t bring you this far to change who He is or to forget you. Let’s praise the Lord in this storm. Blue skies and better days are coming.
By His grace and for His glory,
Pastor Justin