Catechesis Notes for the Week —Psalm 115—A Meditation on the Folly of Idolatry and the Lord’s Faithfulness—Psalm 115 begins by ascribing all glory, honor, and truth to the Lord God who alone is God. The reason for the exclusive claim to glory that belongs to the Lord is His mercy and truth. He alone is God. He has no master. He does what He pleases. But He always acts in ways that are true to His nature and faithful to His Word. All other deities are false gods made in the image and likeness of mankind’s cravings and appetites. None of these so-called gods can truly satisfy, nor do they have any real power. Psalm 115 enjoins us to trust in the Lord, to believe that He is our help and our shield from every misfortune and from the ravages of sin and death. He acts according to His promises of salvation and He will never abandon His people. Though He is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, yet in love He cares for us and provides for our lives and our salvation. For these reasons, the faithful believer need not fear. The Lord will bless those who fear Him, both small and great.

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