may 20, 2011 What A Gift!

What a Gift!
Psalms 97-103

Ps 98:1 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

HOW’S YOUR singing? Oh, I know you might sing off key, or you may sound terrific. That’s really not what I’m asking. I’m asking, “How’s your singing soul?”
When you sing to the Lord, do you sing with an understanding that your words, your voice, your attitude, your attention, and your soul belong to the Lord? I know, singing is a scary thing for many people. But think about who gave you a voice. Think about why he gave you a voice.
God gave you your voice so that you are able to communicate. In communicate is “commune”. In “commune” is “come together”. In “come together” is honor. And in “honor” is worship.
Sing to the Lord to commune with him and to worship him. Sing to the Lord to give thanks that he loves you. Sing to the Lord to celebrate and welcome his Spirit. Sing to the Lord that he has come, has died, has risen and will come again to commune with you forever!
Lift your voice. Lift your heart. Lift your soul to make music to God. As it says in Psalms 103:1: Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.


Pause and Consider: that praise is the only way to respond to God’s grace over you forever. What a gift!