What is the meaning of Psalm 145:12? To make known The verse begins with a clear purpose: “to make known.” God’s people are not to keep His greatness private. They are commissioned to publicize it. • Psalm 78:4 declares, “We will not hide them from their children, but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His power.” • Isaiah 12:4 echoes, “Give thanks to the LORD, proclaim His name; make His works known among the nations.” Sharing is not optional; it is obedience. Every testimony, every retelling of God’s rescue, magnifies Him and invites others to trust Him. To men The audience is broad—“men” in the generic sense of all people. • Psalm 22:27 foresees, “All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD.” • Acts 1:8 shows the pattern: Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, “to the ends of the earth.” God’s deeds are too glorious to be limited to one group. The reach of our witness must match the reach of His mercy. Your mighty acts The content of the message starts with power in action. • Exodus 15:11 marvels, “Who is like You—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” • Psalm 106:8–10 recounts the Red Sea deliverance; Luke 1:51 praises God who “has performed mighty deeds with His arm.” Bullet-point reminders of those mighty acts: – Creation itself (Genesis 1) – The flood and rescue of Noah (Genesis 7–8) – Israel’s exodus and wilderness provision (Psalm 105:37–45) – The cross and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3–4) Each showcases God’s unmatched strength and faithfulness. And the glorious splendor “Mighty acts” point to works; “glorious splendor” highlights beauty and majesty. • Psalm 96:6 tells us, “Splendor and majesty are before Him.” • Psalm 104:1 exclaims, “O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.” His glory is not abstract; it captivates hearts, stirs worship, and silences pride (Habakkuk 2:14). Of Your kingdom All the power and beauty culminate in a realm—God’s kingdom. • Psalm 103:19 affirms, “The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.” • Daniel 4:3 declares, “His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.” • Matthew 6:10 teaches us to pray, “Your kingdom come,” showing present longing and future fulfillment. Revelation 11:15 looks ahead: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” Proclaiming the kingdom points people to the rightful King, invites allegiance, and offers hope that history is moving toward His perfect rule. summary Psalm 145:12 captures a mission statement: publicly announce God’s unmatched deeds and His breathtaking majesty so every person can recognize and submit to His eternal kingdom. Our role is to broadcast His power, beauty, and reign until the whole earth is filled with His glory. |
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