RPG Adults
THE BEGINNING OF THE HALLEL PSALM
THURSDAY, MAY 9
Psalm 113:1-9
Hebrews 13:12-16
“… Ye cannot serve
God and mammon.”
THE BEGINNING OF THE HALLEL PSALM
This Psalm is one of pure praise and requires no explanation. The subject is the greatness and condescending goodness of the God of Israel in lifting up the poor and needy from their low estate.
With this Psalm begins the Hallel or Hallelujah of the Jews which was sung at their solemn feasts. It commemorates Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. Therefore, the Psalm opens with “Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD,” and no longer servants of Pharaoh.
Its allusions to the poor in the dust and the needy on the dunghill are all in keeping with Israel in Egypt. And so also is the reference to the birth of many children where they were least expected.
Hallelujah, praise the Lord
Praise, ye servants, praise his name!
Be Jehovah’s praise ador’d.
Now and evermore the same!
Where the orient sun-beams gleam,
Where they sink in ocean’s stream,
Through the circuit of his rays
Be your theme Jehovah’s praise.
(Richard Mant)
THOUGHT: God the Almighty is the best Master to serve.
PRAYER: Help me to serve Thee, Father, with my whole heart and soul, mind and strength.