"Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.” (v. 2) - ESV
Throughout Psalm 111, the psalmist is proclaiming the reasons for praising the LORD. He makes it very clear in verses 2-9 that there is no excuse not to worship Him. Starting with out text the Psalmist is amazed at the, “great…works of the LORD." And, just as some things in life usher in a sense of awe and wonder, so should God’s works.
Psalm 111 also demonstrates the character of God: His splendor, majesty, and righteousness which endures forever (v. 3), His graciousness and mercy (v.4), that He remembers His covenants (v.5), that He is faithful, just, and trustworthy (v.7), and One who has sent redemption to His people (v.9). We also see in this psalm that Holy and awesome is His name, and a wise man is in awe of Him (v. 10). All of this speaks to His great majesty as well as our dependency.
Closer to home, the works done in our lives individually by God give us many reasons to praise Him. Truly if you studied the works of the LORD in your life, as our text says, you would delight in them. Therefore, be in awe of Him, be thankful to Him, trust Him, give praise to Him, and let Him guide your life - For “Great are the works of the LORD.”
The Truth: "How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand.” (Psalm 92:5-6)
"The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.” ( Psalm 14:2)
