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With Dr. Baker
Men Should Praise God
Animals have no reason to worry about tomorrow. They do not worry about what they will eat, what they will drink, or what they will wear. Their only responsibility is to be exactly what God created them to be. They don't strive to become something else or compare themselves to other creatures. They simply live according to the purpose God has given them.
Although animals cannot praise God with spoken words, they glorify Him through their very existence. Every bird that sings, every deer that runs, every fish that swims, and every creature that fills the earth declares the wisdom, beauty, and creativity of its Creator. Their lives are a testimony to God's goodness and faithfulness.
That is why Psalm 150 calls on everything that has breath to praise the Lord. Throughout Scripture, all creation is invited to worship its Creator. Why? Because there are countless reasons to praise Him. He is the Giver of life, the Sustainer of all things, and the One who faithfully provides for every living creature. His power is displayed in creation, His mercy is renewed every morning, and His love endures forever.
So, if all of creation instinctively glorifies God, why is it that mankind so often withholds praise? Unlike animals, God created us in His image and gave us the freedom to choose. Sadly, many choose self over the Savior, pride over humility, and the gifts over the Giver. Some fail to praise God because they do not know Him; others become distracted by the cares of this world, forgetting the One who has blessed them so abundantly. Yet, we have more reason than any other part of creation to praise the Lord. We have experienced His grace, His forgiveness, His mercy, and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Our praise should not depend on our circumstances but on the unchanging character of God. If the birds can sing, the oceans can roar, and the trees can clap their hands in praise, then surely we, who have been redeemed by the blood of Christ, should joyfully lift our voices in worship.
Today, let your life be a song of praise to God, not only with your lips but through your faith, your obedience, and your love for Him. After all, we were created for His glory. Amen!
In His love and always FOCUSED on Him,
Dr. Baker, Founder & President
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Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts
(Is. 55:6-9 NIV). When you seek Him, you will find Him.
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This week's prayer is offered by our cousin, Rev. Ellery Hunter, who reminds us that we can bring every care to the Lord, trusting that He hears and answers. Join him in prayer.
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