“For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about–but not before God! For what does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” – Romans 4:2-3
Psalm 92:8
“But You are on high forever, O Yahweh.”
– Psalm 92:8
Main Thought: As we see throughout the Scriptures, our worship and adoration of God is related directly to whether or not we have a high or low view of God. We find that David had a high view of the person of God, which he expresses in this brief verse, where he speaks of God’s majesty, glory, and eternal nature. He goes on to speak of this glory of God in many other Psalms. In Psalm 7:17, he speaks of singing praise to “the name of Yahweh Most High.” In Psalm 21:7 he speaks of the mercy of the Most High. In Psalm 46:4, David writes of “the holy dwelling places of the Most High”, and in Psalm 47:2 he writes “Yahweh Most High is fearsome, a great King over all the earth.” We also find this adoration, praise, and worship in the great saints of the Old and New Testaments. We see it in Noah, that when he came off the ark, he worshipped God and made a sacrifice to Him (Gen. 8:20). We find Abraham making a sacrifice and worshipping God when the covenant with Abraham was confirmed by God himself (Gen. 17:1-27). When God revealed himself to Moses from the burning bush, Moses fell down in worship before Him (Ex. 3:1-22). Then when we look into the New Testament, we see men falling in worship to Christ, because they saw Him as God revealed in flesh. The leper in Matthew 8:2, seeking cleansing from Jesus, bowed down before Him and called him Lord. In Matthew 9:18, the synagogue official, seeing Him as Lord and seeking healing for his daughter, fell down in worship at His feet. And when Jesus ascended to the Father (Luke 24:50-53), we are told His followers worshiped Him. Worship begins with our relationship with God; only those who know Him really have a desire to worship Him. However, after this, the desire and the depth of our worship are related to how we see God. Do we have a low view of God, that He is just some occasional helper, intervening in our lives only when we ask, or do we view Him as David did, the Most High God, lifted up in holiness, power, and majesty, not just a part of our lives when we invite Him, but moving in our lives in every moment of every day to perfect holiness in us, secure our eternal salvation which He has promised, and providing for us every spiritual and physical need we have? This is how David sees him here, this is how the Old Testament believers saw Him, and this is how those who saw Him in His ministry here on earth viewed Him. Do you see Him in this way, or is your view of God such that you do not worship Him as you ought, seeing worship as only an occasional necessity? If so, then read the Psalms, the Old Testament accounts of believers, and the Gospels. In these Scriptures, you will see God the Father and the Son high and lifted up in majesty and glory, and soon your soul will greatly desire to worship Him in “Spirit and in truth” (John 4:23).
David Webber
David Webber is married to Mary with four children and four grandchildren, and serves as the Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Longview, TX. He obtained a BS in History from the University of Texas at Tyler, TX, and pursued studies at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, TX. Throughout his ministry, he has been an invited preacher and educator in numerous churches and various Bible conferences. Surrendering to the gospel ministry’s calling in 1972 at the age of 16, he received preaching licensure from Little Flock Baptist Church in Longview, Texas, in 1974. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1978, he was ordained in December of 1980 by Faith Baptist Church. Following this, he contributed his services to Faith Baptist in Longview and subsequently engaged with Grace Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, where he instructed Sunday School and delivered sermons as needed. In February of 1994, Faith Baptist invited him to lead as their pastor, a role he has faithfully held to the present day. David writes a blog for the church website and is a writer for The Art of Worship.
More from David Webber
Romans 4:2-3
Psalm 92:8
“But You are on high forever, O Yahweh.” – Psalm 92:8
John 11:25-27
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die–ever. Do you believe this?’ She (Martha) said to Him, ‘Yes Lord; I have believed that You are the Christ, the Son of God, the One who comes into the world.” – John 11:25-27
John 8:23-24
“And He was saying to them, ‘You are from below, I am from above. You are of this world, I am not of this world. Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am His, you will die in your sins.” – John 8:23-24
John 6:39-40
“Now this is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.” – John 6:39-40
John 2:18-21
“The Jews then said to Him, ‘What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?’ Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this sanctuary, and in three days I will raise it up.’ The Jews then said, ‘It took forty-six years to build this sanctuary, and will You raise it up in three days?’ But He was speaking about the sanctuary of His body.” – John 2:18-21
John 1:14
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14
Psalm 85:6
“Will You not Yourself return to revive us, that your people may be glad in You?” – Psalm 85:6
Psalm 86:1 and 86:5
“Incline your ear, O Yahweh, and answer me; For I am afflicted and needy…For You, Lord, are good, and by nature forgiving, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.” – Psalm 86:1 and 86:5
John 14:19
“After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me, because I live, you will live also.” – John 14:19