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The concept of praising God for His constant preservation is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, reflecting the understanding that God is the sustainer and protector of His creation. This theme is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing God's unwavering faithfulness and the appropriate human response of gratitude and worship.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible consistently portrays God as the preserver of life, the One who upholds the universe by His power. In Psalm 36:6, the psalmist declares, "Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. You, LORD, preserve man and beast." This verse highlights God's righteous character and His role in sustaining all living things.

Similarly, in Psalm 121:7-8, the psalmist reassures believers of God's protective care: "The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore." This passage underscores the comprehensive nature of God's preservation, extending to every aspect of life.

God's Faithfulness in Preservation

The theme of God's faithfulness is central to understanding His role as preserver. Lamentations 3:22-23 affirms, "Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!" Here, the prophet Jeremiah acknowledges that it is solely due to God's steadfast love and mercy that humanity is sustained.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul echoes this sentiment in Colossians 1:17, stating, "He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." This verse attributes the ongoing existence and order of the universe to Christ's sustaining power, reinforcing the idea that God's preservation is both constant and essential.

Human Response: Praise and Worship

Recognizing God's constant preservation naturally leads to a response of praise and worship. The psalmists frequently call upon the people of God to praise Him for His sustaining grace. Psalm 146:1-2 exhorts, "Praise the LORD, O my soul. I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being."

The act of praising God for His preservation is not merely a duty but a joyful acknowledgment of His goodness and sovereignty. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul instructs believers to "give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." This gratitude is rooted in the recognition of God's ongoing care and provision.

Examples of Preservation in Scripture

Throughout the Bible, there are numerous examples of God's preservation. The account of Noah and the ark (Genesis 6-9) illustrates God's protection and sustenance of Noah's family and the animal kingdom during the flood. Similarly, the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, as recounted in Exodus and Numbers, showcases God's provision of manna, quail, and water, ensuring their survival.

In the New Testament, Jesus' calming of the storm (Mark 4:35-41) serves as a powerful demonstration of His authority over creation and His ability to preserve His disciples in the midst of danger.

Conclusion

The biblical call to praise God for His constant preservation is a recognition of His ongoing involvement in the world and in the lives of His people. This theme invites believers to trust in God's faithfulness and to respond with heartfelt worship and gratitude.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Psalm 71:6-8
By you have I been held up from the womb: you are he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of you.
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Homilies on the Epistle to the Hebrews.
... when our human language fails, then we must praise Him for ... if we must, to speak of
our sins to God and our ... 3015]480; filthy that grasps beyond its due, [3016]ib ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homilies on the epistle to.htm

On his Sister Gorgonia.
... my sister in these points would be to praise a statue ... comes to all), that sleep which
is due to the ... our affairs, and holy souls receive from God this privilege ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/oration viii on his sister.htm

On the Firmament.
... I have strengthened the pillars of it." [1469] "Praise him in ... a witness to the active
and creative power of God. ... grant us without doubt that it is due both to ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/homily iii on the firmament.htm

Exposition of the Moral Law.
... Thanksgiving, is the gratitude which ascribes to him the praise of all ... the thing
here commanded relates to the worship of God, and the reverence due to his ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 8 exposition of the.htm

On the Church and Its Head
... living members are to the Head, to the praise of the ... have not a right faith in Christ
and God," To which ... of the church, that it should have a due proportion to ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 18 on the church.htm

Satan Considering the Saints
... Job, told him that the patriarch's integrity was due to his ... lays the axe at the root
of our praise, that God ... are of service to the people of God; Fenelon says ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 11 1865/satan considering the saints.htm

Election and Ordination of Bishops: Form of Service on Sundays.
... love Thee with affection, and have a due reverence of ... Thy Christ, with whom glory,
honour, praise, doxology, and ... of the Lord," being the Lord God who appeared ...
/.../constitutions of the holy apostles/sec ii election and ordination of.htm

On the Words, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and of all Things visible ...
... courses, and their risings in the seasons due to each ... holy tongue, with unwearied
lips and heart, praise God and say ... we believe that there is One God only, and ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/lecture ix on the words.htm

Canones Synodi Dordrechtan??.
... to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the ... so it is still to be published
in due time and ... are passed by in the eternal decree; whom God, out of his ...
/.../canones synodi dordrechtanae.htm

On the Death of his Father.
... which is in you, assign to each its due, and guide ... I know not whether to praise more
highly the grace ... spirit: on this account, she fell before God night and day ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/oration xviii on the death.htm