We all would like to think that we know where we are going and how to get there.

But at every stage in life, we need divine direction. God has promised to guide us if we simply follow.

The fifth and final section of Psalms are referred to as Deuteronomy Psalms because they remind

us to keep returning to the truth of God's Word.

Join us as we study them with Scott Pauli today. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name, give glory for thy mercy and for thy

truth's sake.

This is how Psalm 115 begins. What a powerful beginning. It is believed that

Psalm 115 was written when Jehoshaphat and the people of God conquered their enemies. In 2nd Chronicles

chapter 20 verse number 26. Really we should say God conquered their enemies. It's a beautiful story. You should read it. Read 2 Chronicles chapter 20 verse number 26. Really we should say God conquered their enemies.

It's a beautiful story.

You should read it.

Read Second Chronicles chapter 20.

That's the context for this particular text.

It's the story behind the song.

And it's beautiful because when did God begin to give them the victory when they started praising?

They didn't wait until after the battle to praise.

They just began praising the Lord, and God turned everything.

There's power in praise, my friend.

And so now the victory has been won, the battle is done,

and he begins Psalm 115 of these words,

not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory

for thy mercy and for thy truth's sake. Wherefore should

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