Psalm 33
I love to sing. I love to harmonize. I love to worship with music.
There is something powerful in the lyrics, in the rhythms, in the notes. It moves me to the depths of my being and often makes me want to jump for JOY!
And sure enough, God knows that.
I think it makes Him smile.
"Let the Godly sing with JOY to the Lord, for it is fitting to praise Him." (Ps. 33:1, NLT)
"... sing with JOY." (Ps. 33:3, NLT)
Whether we feel we have the gift of music or not, we should be singing. Whether we like to sing or not, we should be singing.
In a church?
Sing!
At home?
Sing!
In the car?
Sing!
In the shower?
You got it ~ sing!
Sing in praise and in worship to the Lord.
In the hard times ~ when we're hurt, angry, unsettled ...
In the good times ~ when we're happy, satisfied, and life is grand ...
Not only should we sing, but it should be with JOY.
Sing with JOY.
And this is why ...
~ the Word of the Lord stands true (vs .4)
~ He is worthy of our trust (vs. 4)
~ He loves what is good and right (vs. 5)
~ His love never fails (vs. 5)
~ His love fills the earth (vs. 5)
~ He created the heavens, stars, seas - the world (vs. 6-9)
~ His plans are firm (vs. 11)
~ He understands the human heart (vs. 15)
~ He watches over those who fear Him and rely on His love (vs. 18)
~ He rescues (vs. 19)
~ He saves and protects (vs. 20)
Oh ~ "What JOY for the nation whose God is the Lord." (vs.12)
What JOY for those who put their trust and hope in God.
And our response?
Sing it out!
Sing with JOY!
Whatever that looks like to you ~ hands held high, eyes closed, sitting, standing, kneeling ...
Sing with JOY from your whole heart, from the deepest part of your soul.
Lesson in the journey ~ There is JOY in song.
