Let’s Give God The Glory

Psalm 104:1, 33-34

Scripture Reference

Psalm 104:1, 33-34

Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. … I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord.

Introduction

Title: “Let’s Give God The Glory” — Dr. Terry LeQuieu

This sermon centers on Psalm 104 and the call to give God the glory for who He is and for all He does. Dr. Terry LeQuieu reminds us that God’s greatness, garments, goings, and goodness demand praise from every heart. The psalmist’s overflowing praise becomes our pattern: to recognize God’s sovereign work in creation, providence, discipline, restoration, and everyday blessings. For the Christian, praising God is not occasional ritual — it is a lifelong posture while we still “have our being.”

Quote from Preacher

And it’s always good to be able to give God the glory and the praise and the honor for what he’s done in our hearts, in our lives.

Outline

Revel in God’s Greatness
1. Recognition: “Thou art very great” — God is unmatched, infinite in power and person. Reflect on Genesis and Psalm truth: God spoke the universe into existence yet formed you by hand (Genesis 1–2; Psalm 139).
2. Response: Our proper reaction is awe and worship, not complacency or second-best service. If God is majestic, we should offer our first and best to Him.
Remark the Revealing of His Garments
1. God clothed with light: Psalm 104:2 pictures God clothed in honor, majesty, and light. His presence is holy and transcendent.
2. Implication: Because God is light and holy, our approach to Him must be with reverence and thankful hearts. The Shekinah glory in Scripture shows the holiness and unapproachable majesty of God.
Report on God’s Goings
1. Providence over creation: “Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters; who maketh the clouds his chariot; who walketh upon the wings of the wind.”
2. Practical comfort: When storms come spiritually or physically, remember God rules the storm. He governs the waves, winds, and seasons for His purposes and our ultimate good.
Recognize God’s Representatives
1. Angels and ministers: Angels are spirits as ministers; the church and believers are called to be ministers — visible, burning testimonies.
2. Testimony and evangelism: The fire of what God has done inside you should be shared. Personal testimony fuels worship and draws others to Christ (Hebrews 13:2; Jeremiah 20:9).
Recall Removal and Restoration
1. Judgment and mercy: Psalm 104 recalls God’s control even in the flood (Genesis 6–9). God rebukes and then causes waters to flee — judgment can come, but He also restores.
2. Pastoral truth: Seasons of discipline or trial are often refining — God uses them to mold us. Yet His mercy remains: He restores when His purpose is fulfilled.
Remember God’s Restraint and Righteous Rule
1. God sets bounds: “Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over.” God establishes order in creation; chaos is not ultimate.
2. Spiritual insight: Humans alone have free will; creation follows its Creator’s design. If creation praises God instinctively, humans should do so knowingly and willingly.
Rejoice in God’s Gentleness
1. Provision for life: God sends springs, waters hills, supplies food to beasts and birds — He cares for all creatures (Psalm 104:10–11).
2. Comfort for believers: Even when God judges, He supplies life and sustenance. His gentleness is seen in provision and ongoing care.
Resound in Eternal Glory
1. Enduring glory: “The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever” (Psalm 104:31). God’s glory is eternal and will be worshipped forever.
2. Our eternal purpose: Because God chooses weak vessels to display His glory (1 Corinthians 1:27–29), we should rejoice that our lives are means by which His eternal glory is shown.
Resolve to Praise While You Have Your Being
1. Urgent commitment: “I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live.” There will be a time when a person cannot actively praise — praise now is both duty and delight.
2. Daily practice: Make praise, meditation on God, and rejoicing in the Lord regular habits (Psalm 104:33–34).

Summary

Psalm 104 presents a magnificent picture of God as Creator, Sustainer, Judge, and Redeemer. Dr. Terry LeQuieu urges us to respond with consistent praise: to revel in God’s greatness, to notice how He clothes and moves in glory, to recognize His agents and our calling as ministers, and to trust His discipline and restoration. Creation praises God continually — our calling is to join that chorus while we are able, giving God the glory for every blessing, trial, and transformation.

Quote to Ponder

I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Application for the Week

Practical, simple ways to put this sermon into action over the next seven days:

Start each morning with a brief praise list. Before you check your phone, name (silently or aloud) three specific things God has done for you in the last 24 hours. Keep it short but consistent.
Share one testimony. Tell one person (a friend, family member, coworker) one brief story of how God has recently blessed or changed you. Practice being a minister of God’s goodness in small, intentional steps.
Memorize Psalm 104:33–34. Commit these verses to memory and recite them once a day. Let them shape your daily rhythm of worship.
Notice creation and praise. Take a 10–15 minute walk this week. As you walk, observe birds, trees, sky, or rain. Use creation as a prompt to offer short praises: “Lord, you are great; thank You for breath, sight, and provision.”
Evaluate your priorities. Ask: am I giving God my first and best? Choose one area (time, money, talent) where you can intentionally give God “first fruits” this week.
Respond to trials with prayerful praise. If you face difficulty, write one sentence describing what God might be doing through it, then pray: “Lord, help me praise You and trust You in this.” Practice the posture of Job: “The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Attend a corporate worship service with the goal to praise vocally. Be intentional about being vocal in worship this Lord’s Day — sing, lift hands, and verbally declare God’s goodness. Encourage others by your visible praise.

Make these steps specific to your life. Pick two or three and do them faithfully — the goal is not guilt, but growth toward greater delight in God and readiness to give Him glory in all things.

Let us commit to finish this year strong in praise and begin the next year with renewed devotion, giving God the glory He deserves.