MUSICAL THOUGHTS
I’ve learned a lot of songs in my life – both to sing and to play on the guitar. I have sounds in the ears of my heart from recovery meetings and chapels in prison of folks singing and of their hearts being touched by the truth of God’s word as they sang.
Songs like “Amazing Grace” always bring hope and often tears to the eyes of inmates who sing them. For years one of the local favourites has been the song “Mighty To Save” that begins with the words, “Everyone needs compassion, a love that's never failing, let mercy fall on me. Everyone needs forgiveness the kindness of a Savior the hope of nations.” For some, probably a hope and a longing more than a solid faith but a beginning.
There are certain verses of scripture that I cannot read without having songs come to mind that I learned decades ago . Well, I came across Psalm 98 in my readings these days it reminded me of one of those where this scripture was set to music.
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O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he has done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, has gotten him the victory. The Lord has made known his salvation: his righteousness has he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. O sing unto the Lord a new song.
Psalm 98:1-2
Well today, the words we read are a newer version than the old King James version I learned the song way back then, but let’s pray some verses from this Psalm 98 and let it motivate us to praise God with our own songs along with the songs of creation – as this Psalm teaches us.
Go ahead—sing your brand-new song to the Lord! He is famous for his miracles and marvels, for he is victorious through his mighty power and holy strength.
Everyone knows how God has saved us, for he has displayed his justice throughout history. He never forgets to show us his love and faithfulness.
So go ahead, everyone, and shout out your praises with joy! Break out of the box and let loose with the most joyous sound of praise! Sing your melody of praise to the Lord and make music like never before!
Excerpts from Psalm 98
Every one of our stories, Loving God, has examples of ways You have showing Your mighty power and holy strength on our behalf. You have shown us love and faithfulness, many times when we did not deserve it. Thank you.
Look! Here he comes! The Lord and judge of all the earth! He’s coming to make things right and to do it fair and square. And everyone will see that he does all things well!
Excerpts from Psalm 98
I like that, God, that you do things fair and square. You make things right and everything You do, You do well.
Help us to trust that goodness and that unfailing love You have for us today. Come and work Your plan in our lives today, we pray. Amen
Have a great day.
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