J U S T J E S U S.

Written by Abby Caymol | Jan 23, 2024

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works. —Psalm 145:1-5

Upon experiencing someone’s kindness, one’s immediate reaction is awe. It prompts them to share the story of that person’s kindness with others.

It will permanently be etched in your heart.

This joy gives hope that goodness still exists in our generation.

The Book of Psalm 145 describes the greatness of the Lord’s compassion and goodness towards humanity, even when we feel undeserving.

Everyone who experienced God has a unique testimony to share.

This experience of the Lord has been passed down from generation to generation. Romans 5:5b states that God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

God’s mercy to humankind calls for repentance through the Holy Spirit and faith in Jesus’ finished work by grace. 

Being amazed by God’s goodness will encourage you to seek Jesus more.

As the Psalmist wrote, “They speak of the glorious splendor of majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works.”

They tell of the power of your awesome works— and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.—Psalm 145:6-10

Encountering Jesus leads to a living testimony of God’s faithfulness, encouraging us to share it with others.

Sharing the miracles God has blessed us with can inspire and speak to those going through difficult times.

Your message may encourage someone. Let your speech always be gracious and uplifting; as Colossians 4:6a says, “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.”

In every testimony we give, we celebrate the abundant goodness of God!

Every message worships the Lord and fills your heart with great joy!

As encouragers of God’s word, we are entrusted with the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

There is a reason why self-control is mentioned last in the fruit of the Spirit. It is because we will encounter tests from the enemy, and God wants us to continuously practice all the fruits of the Spirit, together with self-control. 

Among all these fantastic characteristics, self-control or self-discipline will greatly protect the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness God has in store for us. 

Not all people you share your heart with will be welcoming to you or will believe in Jesus, but God taught us to understand one another as this is God’s unique character gifted to us.

You will honor God more as a believer and sharer of the gospel when you exercise self-control.

They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.—Psalm 145:11-15

Nothing feels as good as expressing gratitude and praise to God!

The Lord is not limited; His kingdom lasts forever. His dominion is everlasting and shouts for joy and peace. 

The kingdom only belongs to the Lord; He rules over the nations (Psalm 22:28) and has enduring compassion in all He has made. It is no exception; God is good to all (Psalm 145:9). 

If we only knew Jesus and His great love for all, there would be no turning back. You will experience God’s faithfulness in all He does in your life.

You will experience humility as you get to know Jesus, who will always be there to lift you when you fall.

God will provide you with food that satisfies your physical needs and spiritual food that nourishes your faith in Him. God is the Lord of order and timing and will give these things at the right time.

May you experience the fullness of God’s abundance in your life!

You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.—Psalm 145:16-20

Psalm 145:16-20 is filled with God’s promises; each verse is beautifully written and explained by the Psalmist. 

The verses provide complete assurance to those who receive His promise.

God opens His hand to all He has made. Again, there is no exception. He satisfies the desires of every creature He has created. May it be you, me, or the animals, He ensures we are enough and loved. 

As a gospel sharer, one thing we can never miss is God’s unending faithfulness and loyalty to us.

God’s righteousness is a pathway to a person’s integrity.

Integrity (honesty) allows us to benefit from God’s rescue fully. God promises that He is near to all who call on Him truthfully. 

When someone repents and lives an honest life for God, they also fear Him. When they call on the Lord, He hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 121:7-8 guarantees, “The Lord will keep you from all harm–He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forever more.” 

God watches over all who love Him. He knows every person’s heart, and He will not spare those who do evil things; He will destroy the wicked (Psalm 145:20). 

My friend, it’s not too late. There is still time to repent and turn away from evil.

My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name forever and ever.—Psalm 145:21

Luke 6:43a explained, “No good tree bears bad fruit.” We can not live a double life as an encourager of the gospel. Sure, no one is perfect and righteous in all his ways because all have fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), but we can exercise ourselves to live a holy life. As carriers of God’s word, we are called to live holy. 1 Peter 1:13 reminded us to prepare our minds for action and exercise self-control. 

We are the sons and daughters of the most high God. He chose us, so we must be holy in everything we do (1 Peter 1:15). 

Our mouth speaks what the heart is full of (Luke 6:45b). 

It will eventually reveal the innermost feelings of the heart.

If we maintain a grateful heart, regardless of the stormy weather, our mouths will declare God’s goodness and speak in praise of the Lord.

As an encourager, let Psalm 145 be your great testimony to share with all people. Let this be your guide to follow what God has commissioned us. God will be with you every step of the way. Place your trust in Him while sharing the gospel.