Praise the Lord Who Lifts the Lowly (Psalm 113) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 113Psalm 113 is a psalm of pure praise that focuses on the greatness and condescending goodness of God. It marks the beginning of the Hallel, a collection of psalms sung by the Jewish people during solemn feasts, particularly the Passover, to celebrate their deliverance from Egypt,,.The psalm calls upon the servants of the Lord to praise His name from the rising of the sun to its going down, indicating that God's praise should be both universal and eternal,,. The Israelites, who transitioned from being groaning slaves of Pharaoh to joyful servants of Jehovah, are especially called to this duty of worship,.The text highlights a profound contrast between God's supreme majesty and His unmatched condescension,. Although the Lord is high above all nations and His glory exceeds the heavens, He humbles Himself to merely observe the things occurring in both heaven and on earth,,. None can be compared to Him in His infinite height and perfection,, yet His willingness to stoop down reveals His profound love and sympathy for His creation.This divine condescension is practically demonstrated in God's interaction with the lowest of mankind. He mercifully lifts the poor out of the dust and rescues the needy from the dunghill of sin, sorrow, and degradation,,. Furthermore, He does not just rescue them but elevates them to positions of high honor, seating them among the princes of His people,.Finally, the psalm concludes with the image of God transforming a barren woman into a joyful mother. This is interpreted both literally as a profound blessing, and spiritually, representing the newfound fruitfulness of the Gentile church and the revitalized soul,. Ultimately, the psalm forms a complete circle of endless praise for God's enduring mercy.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730