This is a simple praise of God. It enumerates the things God has done. It calls first of all for a physical expression of praise. Clap your hands! Shout with cries of joy! Sure God is after the heart, the source of worship, but the Psalmist here encourages God's people to let it out, to let it show. Perhaps people will see this outpouring and just shrug it off. But perhaps they will see this happy shouting throng of people and wonder just what it is that motivates such expressions.
This Psalm also recognizes God as the ultimate power. Not just some faroff deity in charge of the universe, but one who is concerned about the affairs of men. God is the one who reigns over the nations, who subdues their leaders. It would seem then, that nothing happens without God's knowledge, and without his hand of influence.
So don't be afraid to shout if you're happy.
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