HIGH FIVE! (you SOO know it)

Psalm 113 is one of those short, radiant psalms that punches far above its weight. It opens the Egyptian Hallel, the collection of Psalms 113–118 sung at Passover, which already tells you it carries deep communal memory and hope. But its significance goes even further.

Here’s a clear, structured look at what makes Psalm 113 so powerful for faith, leadership, and daily grounding—right in your wheelhouse, Kevin.

🌅 The Significance of Psalm 113

1. A call to praise that never clocks out

• unending praise: The psalm begins and ends with praise, framing the whole prayer as a lifestyle, not a moment.
• from dawn to dusk: “From the rising of the sun to its setting” signals that praise is meant to saturate the entire rhythm of life—work, service, leadership, rest.

2. A God who is both exalted and near

• transcendent majesty: God is “enthroned on high,” above nations and creation.
• intimate nearness: Yet this same God “stoops down” to see and to act. The psalm holds together grandeur and tenderness—perfect for leaders who want to serve with both strength and humility.

3. A reversal of circumstances

• lifting the poor: God raises the poor from the dust and the needy from the ash heap.
• restoring dignity: He seats them with princes—an image of restored honor, identity, and belonging.
• transforming barrenness: The barren woman becomes a joyful mother, symbolizing God’s power to bring life where there was none.

4. A psalm of identity and hope

• God sees the overlooked: This psalm is a declaration that no one is invisible to God.
• God acts on behalf of the humble: It’s a reminder that God’s kingdom moves from the margins inward.
• God’s character shapes our leadership: If He lifts, we lift. If He notices, we notice. If He restores, we restore.

5. A worship pattern for leaders

• praise first: Before the psalm talks about need, it talks about God’s nature.
• see as God sees: The psalm invites leaders to adopt God’s vantage point—high enough to see the big picture, low enough to care for the least.
• serve with joy: Praise fuels service; service becomes an act of praise.

🌾 Why Psalm 113 hits home for someone like you

Given your blend of spiritual reflection, community service, and leadership, this psalm mirrors the very posture you strive for: grounded praise, compassionate attention to the overlooked, and a leadership style shaped by God’s character rather than status.

It’s a psalm for people who want their work—whether at Hershey’s, Toastmasters, or the food bank—to be an extension of worship.

WHEN ARE WE VOLUNTEERING @ THE FOOD BANK NEXT???

LET’S GO2 WORK.

Thanks Be To God.