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July 27 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; break forth and sing for joy and sing praises. Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre; with the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout joyfully before the King, the Lord. Psalm 98:4-6. We are to be people who sing to the Lord. Oh I sometimes wonder if my notes are on key, but it will not matter. For the Lord looks upon the heart. He will know what my intentions are. Charles Spurgeon says of this verse, “God’s praises should be performed in the best possible manner, but their sweetness mainly lies in spiritual qualities. The concords of faith and repentance, the harmonies of obedience and love are true music in the ear of the Most High.” I would recommend that you look to the heavens and sing praises to God. I find this most possible in the mornings or the evenings, as I watch the rising or falling of the sun. Oh I may just sing in my heart—why startle everyone within hearing distance! The Lord can hear the melody of my heart anyway. There is something that releases us when we sing to the Lord. We are directly recognizing Him when we do this; recognizing Him as creator and object of our love. I am sure He is pleased, and He probably is singing with us. Can you hear Him? Today, Lord, let me begin with a song in my heart, I can only believe that you put it there just so I could release it back to You. It will be exciting to walk with You today, and I look forward to sharing thoughts and words with You. Amen. |
