PSALM 65
- To You belongs silence (the submissive wonder of reverence which bursts forth into praise), and praise is due and fitting to You, O God, in Zion; and to You shall the vow be performed.
- O You Who hear prayer, to You shall all flesh come.
- Iniquities and much varied guilt prevail against me; yet as for our transgressions, You forgive and purge them away (make atonement for them and cover them out of Your sight)!
- Blessed – happy, fortunate (to be envied) – is the man whom You choose and cause to come near, that he may dwell in Your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house Your holy temple.
- By fearful and glorious things (that terrify the wicked, but make the godly sing praises) do You answer us in righteousness – rightness and justice – O God of our salvation, You Who are the confidence and hope of all the ends of the earth, and of those far off on the seas.
This is a Psalm of David which is a song. Everything belongs to the Lord. We think we have a say, but all actually belongs to Him, even our praise. The Father has already given Jesus the kingdom and all that goes with it, including the praise and worship.
The vows will be performed, and all flesh will come. He forgives us because He loves us and wants to be with us. He wants children to love. So, He has a plan that we get to partake of. He does the choosing of who gets to draw near to Him and that is a blessing of all blessings.
There is a deep satisfaction of soul that comes from worshipping that He gives to those who love Him and answer His call. He always has the final say. It is us who are blessed by His presence and goodness.
We see His mighty acts and praise Him for them while the world shakes and tries to run the other way. We will see this world fall apart like Abraham saw Sodom and Gomorrah burn. We will witness the reward of the wicked, Psalm 91:8.
We will praise Him anticipating His entrance with great joy!
Psalm 91:8 Only a spectator shall you be (yourself inaccessible in the secret place of the Most High) as you witness the reward of the wicked. Amp.