Psalm 113:3 “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name is to be praised.”
Under grace, this verse expresses the unending worthiness of God to be praised, not because we are required to by law, but because we have experienced His mercy, love, and salvation through Christ.
Close your eyes for a moment. And while you do that, picture this wonderfully diverse planet we call home. (Yes, really.)
God created everything you just imagined, and God created all of us to worship Him.
From north to south and east to west.
From bustling cities to slow-paced villages.
From lifeless deserts to life-packed forests.
From the highest mountains to the farthest oceans.
“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised!”
Psalm 113:3 NIV
There should be a continual worship of God across time and space. Under grace, praise is not confined to rituals or locations but flows freely from a heart transformed by God’s kindness.
In the New Covenant, we praise the Lord not out of obligation but from gratitude. His name—representing His character and actions, is exalted because He has shown us grace through Jesus Christ
The sun “rises” and “sets” on all of us. All people, all languages, all nations. All skin colours, eye colours, and hair colours. All shapes, sizes, and personalities. Rich and poor. Aching hearts and contagious smiles.
An extensive mix of people from various parts of the world have always been praising God from generation to generation—and it continues to happen now. And we know it will never stop.
In Revelation 7, John has a vision of a “great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb,” who is Christ. They are serving and worshiping all day and night.
God’s people—past, present, and future—are worshiping people.
We can worship with our songs.
We can worship with our money.
We can worship with our lives.
And one day, when we finally see things clearly, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. But today, we don’t have to wait to worship.
When sunlight streams through your windows, you can worship.
When the evening sky turns orange-ish pink, you can worship.
When you’re in a season of waiting, you can worship.
When you’re in a season of receiving, you can worship.
When your heart is breaking, you can worship.
When your heart is full, you can worship.
From dawn to dusk, let the name of the Lord be praised.
Reflect on this verse and ask yourself: What truly compels me to worship God? Is it duty—or is it the depth of His grace, love, and faithfulness in my life? Then, shift your heart toward Him and don’t forget to worship.
Under grace, Psalm 113:3 is a call to unceasing, heartfelt praise from believers who recognise the Goodness and faithfulness of God. It’s a reminder that God’s Worthiness of praise transcends time, place, and circumstance—because of His Grace, His Presence, and His saving Power. Amen.
