AM: “GOD IS THE GIVER OF GOOD THINGS THAT CAUSE THANKFULNESS”

TEXT:  Psalm 138

I. God’s promise is a gift that should cause us to praise Him vv. 1-2 worship

  1. The greatness of God over other objects of worship should cause us to praise Him     James 1:17-18
  1. The lovingkindness seen in His promises should cause us to praise Him
  2. The truthfulness of His promises in His Word should cause us to praise Him
  3. The view of God towards His promises in His Word should cause us to praise Him

II. God’s provision is a gift that should cause us to praise Him      vv. 3-5

  1. His provision in hearing and answering our prayers v. 3
  2. His provision declared to others will cause them to praise v. 4
  3. His provision should be sung to make known His great glory v. 5

III. God’s protection is a gift to us that should cause us to praise Him      vv. 6-8

  1. God’s grace to the humble and rejection of the proud v. 6
  2. God’s strength to His children and His opposition to the wicked v. 7
  3. God’s mercy to bless His children and faithfulness to them v. 8