Psalm 113:4

Psalm 113:4

The Lord is exalted

Firstly, let us note that this verse embraces praise of the Lord at every level. Here on earth He is to be praised over all the nations, and in heaven His glory exceeds all others. This refrain echoes the words found in Psalm 57:5,11, “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth.” 

The nations, as a whole, do not exalt or glorify the Lord God, in fact they blaspheme His name and curse His works. But, that should not stop us from exalting Him and lifting up His name over our nation and any other that we choose. When these words were written I’m sure the psalmist was not thinking about the songs and praises of 21st century Christians, he was far more concerned with matters at his time, and the fact that every conceivable god had a name that was being exalted. Nothing has changed! Let’s remind ourselves of what we have learned about our God: -

Psalm 95:3 tells us that, “The Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.” 

Psalm 96:4-5 says, “For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.”

Psalm 97:9 says, “For You, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.” 

Today, let us cry out to Him, “You are my God. You are the greatest of all the gods. You are the Creator and there is none like You. I exalt you above all other gods.” 

This Psalm continues its theme, not only is our God the greatest God over the earth, but His glory also exceeds that of all other gods in the heavens. In other words, He is higher and greater than all spiritual “elohim” or powers and authorities. Even in the heavenly realms, there is none like Him. Our God is the greatest being who ever existed or will exist, that is why He is God, and we should exalt and glorify Him. Hallelujah! 

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