Glory to God's Name - Psalms 115:1

Psalms one hundred fifteen the Psalmist said, “not unto us, O LORD … unto your name give glory”, and in chapter one hundred fifteen and verse one of Psalms the Psalmist said completely,

Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto your name give glory,

for your mercy, and for your truth's sake.

The verse begins, “Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto your name give glory, ...” The Psalmist began with the words, “not unto us” which means “in no way or manner toward us, the Psalmist and his people”, “O LORD” or “O Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God”, “but unto your name” which means “nevertheless, notwithstanding, nonetheless and moreover toward your, Jehovah God's, reputation, fame and glory” “give glory” or “grant, provide and bestow honor, splendor, abundance, riches and dignity”. The Psalmist wanted Jehovah God to ascribe to Himself “honor, splendor and abundance” rather than to the Psalmist and his people.

The verse goes on to say, “... for your mercy, and for your truth's sake.” The Psalmist continued with the words, “for your mercy” or “on behalf of your, Jehovah God's, goodness, kindness and faithfulness”, “and for your truth's sake” which means “and on behalf of your, Jehovah God's, firmness, sureness and reliability”. The Psalmist said it was on behalf of Jehovah God's goodness, kindness, faithfulness and reliability that God should give His “name glory”.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how the Psalmist desired that Jehovah God ascribe to Himself “glory” rather than to him and his readers and listeners. Because Jehovah God is filled with goodness, kindness, faithfulness and reliability, He is the only One worthy to receive honor, splendor and “glory”. God loves people, and He wants us to live with Him forever. He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Lord and Savior”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and allow us to join all believers in giving Him “glory, honor and praise” for all eternity.

Next time the Psalmist asks why the heathen say, “Where is now their God?”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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