"My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever."
Psalm 145:21
What a great final verse. "My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD." After dwelling on the greatness of God, that is David's reaction. That is a source of authority I can trust today. I am struggling with what it means to have authority in the church. I feel like there are so many platforms today where I can speak my minds and assume a role of authority that is not mine to claim. After three economics classes I can now give you an opinion on a particular economic policy. There is little merit to this. However, my fierce pride says otherwise. I feel like this first part of David's final ending phrase should be a prayer upon my lips for now until forever because I claim authority, I claim truth, that is not mine to assert. The ability to be looked upon as correct is a good feeling, especially when it involves someone I want to impress. What if instead of trying to impress everyone, I simply seek to speak the praise of the Lord?! How different would my assertions be, how vastly more humble my disagreements would look like because I no longer have to prove my authority. There is wrath for unrighteousness. Wrath Jesus Christ took on the cross for my sins, bringing His kingdom to the darkness. David says, "My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD". Therefore, let my mouth also speak the praise of the Lord.
