Praise Yahweh From the Heavens and the Earth – Psalm 148

There are heavenly beings and earthly beings.  We do not often think of the heavenly beings, which include God’s angels and fallen angels, as well.  We don’t always think of all the earthly beings, focusing mostly on humans, though all animals are also called upon to praise Him.

Praise the LORD!

Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights!  Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!

Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars!  Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens!

Let them praise the name of the LORD!  For he commanded and they were created.  And he established them forever and ever; he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.

Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind fulfilling his word!

Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars!  Beasts and all livestock, creeping things and flying birds!

Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!  Young men and maidens together, old men and children!

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.  He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him.  Praise the LORD!  (Psalm 148 ESV)

The reason every created thing and person should praise Yahweh is He created them, He alone is worthy of such praise, and He established a special relationship with His people.  The church is part of that people now and God has raised up a horn for us, that is, He has given us strength through our nearness to Him in order to accomplish the purpose He has given us, to take the gospel to all nations, so that they may heed this charge to praise Him.