February 25, 2026

Triad of Praise #

Psalm 113:1-9

Introduction

I’m not really a musician, but I know a little about music. Musical chords are generally made up of three notes that harmonize with each other and go together. They are called a triad. These are Psalms, and therefore songs, so I have entitled the message a “Triad of Praise” Three praises that harmonize with each other and create a good sounding harmony of praise to the Lord.

I. Praise His Identity (1-3) #

A. Servants are to praise “Praise, O ye Servants” #

i. A servant knows God – you cannot praise him if you don’t know him. #

State of the Union address, the President took time to become familiar with people.
Those who do not know God, cannot praise God!

B. His Name is to be praised! #

i. Many Names: #

The Almighty God - Exodus 6:3

Gen. 17:1 ¶ And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

Most High - 2 Sam 22:14,

2Sam. 22:14 The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.

Everlasting God – Gen 21:33,

Gen. 21:33 ¶ And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.

Jehovahjireh (The LORD will provide) – Gen 22:14,

Gen. 22:14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.

LORD is our English Bible is always Jehovah.
Adonai is a Title of authority and honor usually Lord.

ii. Most notable passage (Exodus 3:13-15) #

“I AM” – self existent, eternal, not changing.

C. His Name has been revealed! #

i. You cannot have his name without His Word! #

Psa. 138:2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

We sing hymns: “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name”, “Holy, Holy, Holy”

II. Praise His Humility (4-6) #

A. His height (4) #

i. We claim to be the greatest nation in the world… I agree! #

There have been mightier nations than ours – ruled more land, longer etc.
God is way above any of the nations in the world!
We think we are something, because of our Power, God stands over the entire universe!

ii. His glory supersedes anything that we have in this earth! #

Psa. 19:1 ¶ The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

We marvel at the inventions of man… and they are impressive.
- We have simply taken what God has given us, and mixed it to make unique things.
- The Child: A parent gave a child flour, eggs, and milk. The child then carefully mixed everything, and successfully made a pancake. To which the parent was glad and proud of the child.
- The Parent: However the parent had tilled the garden, planted the seed, watered, weeded and tended to the wheat. Finally the day came to harvested it, and then ground it to flour to be used in the kitchen. The Parent had milked the cow that morning, to provide the milk. The parent had tending to the chickens, and collected the eggs.
- God created the dirt and soil that can grow the wheat, and the wheat seed, that would sprout. God created the cow that gives milk, and the chicken that lays eggs.

B. Dwelleth (5) #

i. We enjoy the ‘mountain top experience’. #

ii. God dwells there. #

It is his place of residence, not a temporal view while passing by.

C. Beholding (6) #

i. He takes an interest! #

In heaven, and earth

III. Praise his Intervention (7-9) #

It is hard to appreciate the humility of God, until you truly see how high, holy and mighty He truly is.

A. Poor and Needy (7) #

Not only must you consider the height of God, you must consider the lowliness of man

i. Poor – destitute of property or goods, needy #

We are certainly a poor people… even the wealthiest people on earth, without God, they do not hold a candle to his wealth!
You heard about the wealthy man that begged his angel on his death bed to allow him to bring a briefcase of gold into heaven. Finally the angel agreed, upon arrival in heaven, another angel saw the briefcase, and thought it was odd, no one brings briefcases to heaven. He asked what was in it, the man opened it and showed the angel, to which the angel replied, you brought pavement with you?

ii. Our treasured items in earth, is God’s pavement. #

iii. Lifted out of dust & dunghill #

From the dirt, and pile of dung… God lifts us!
If you think about the holiness of God… going to the mire, filth, to save us, that is what Jesus did!

Psalm 113 - Triad of Praise