Worship in Three Acts! (part 1 of 3)

In Psalm 96, there appear to be three specific emphases on worship. Certainly there are other acts of worship mentioned throughout the Scriptures, but for now I would like us to consider these three (the first today and the others, Lord Willing, over the next two days) and how they relate to our daily life. A focus on worship is to be an ongoing thing. Since we were created to be worshipful beings it should be as natural as breathing.

The psalmist began…
“(1) Oh SING to the LORD a new song; SING to the LORD, all the earth! (2) SING to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.” ( Psalm 96:1-2 ESV)

SING! SING! SING! In other words -- Do it! When the soul is genuinely drawn to worship God, how can it help but break forth into SINGING? Again and again throughout the pages of Scripture we read of God’s people breaking forth in song following the great deliverances of God and displays of His awesome power. Are we duly inspired as we focus on Him and all His wondrous works?

We don’t just SING because the song leader calls out a number as we assemble together. Neither do we merely SING because it sounds good to our ear. There is a higher reason for song which should spill over into our daily lives as well. We SING because of God; He has given us much to SING ABOUT. We SING about God; His very essence being an endless source of song. We SING to God; our relationship to Him being a continuous cause for songs welling up from within our soul as a fountain of praise.

SING! SING! SING! God provides the “worthship” for song, therefore we will SING!

Have a great day IN TUNE WITH GOD FOR SONG!
Carl

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