Worship: A Study in PsalmsSample

What does it say?

Those who trust in God have reason to rejoice because His Word is true, He is faithful in all He does, His purposes are fulfilled, and the earth is full of His unfailing love.

What does it mean?

There is always a reason to praise the Lord, starting with the fact that He spoke, and the world and everything in it came to be. Also, consider that the Creator of Heaven and Earth has revealed His thoughts to His creation through His Word – the Bible. Scripture reveals God’s righteous, just, merciful, and faithful nature since time began. The Lord’s purposes for the future are as certain as history; no human being can stop His plans. The person who trusts God and places all of his or her hope in what is written in His Word can be joyful, even while waiting on His plans to come to pass.

How should I respond?

It’s been said that music is a universal language; it has the power to unlock our emotions and allows for personal expression. Musical tastes differ, however, even within the church. We can get so hung up on the style of songs chosen that we miss the reason for singing in the first place. God’s attributes, actions, and purposes are all the reason we need to break out in praise, whether it’s with a hymn from days gone by or a newly written praise chorus. Pay closer attention this Sunday to the words in each song you sing – they are full of truth from God’s Word. If you’re not quite used to singing in public, focus on softly saying the words to God as an offering of praise. How can we remain silent when we have so many reasons to praise Him?