July 31, 2020: SOAP #3893:  Isaiah 63-64; Psalm 107; John 2

Scripture:  Psalm (NIV) 107:19 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. 20 He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. 21 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. 22 Let them sacrifice thank-offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.
Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”

Observation:  The book of Revelation gives us a glimpse into heaven.  There we find singing to be a major activity of the saints.  Zephaniah tells us that even God gets involved in singing.  The longest book in the Bible, Psalms, is a song book.  Moses used a song to teach the Israelites their history.  Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus to speak to one another in “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord in your heart.” (Ephesians 5:19)

Historically, music has always been a part of our worship.  We sing our prayers; we sing our praises; we sing our worship; we sing our testimonies.  We sing to build our faith; we sing to gain peace; we sing to prepare our hearts to recognize His Presence. 

Application:  There is within my heart a melody.  After all the Lord has done for me, how could I not sing.  It is a blessing to lift my voice in praise with others.  It is also a blessing to lift my voice alone to the One who accompanies me throughout every day!  

Prayer:  Lord, singing; what a good way to acknowledge your presence!  I pray that you enjoy my singing as much as I do, for it comes from my heart.  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!