October 19 - Psalm 98

October 19 - Psalm 98

Sing to the Lord a new song!

If you take time to really read the words of this Psalm, I can almost guarantee you will feel your spirit lifted and your heart filled with joy.  It is a wonderful hymn of praise!

This new song is found several times in the Psalms (33:3; 40:3; 96:1; 98:1 144:9; 149:1), in Isaiah 42:10 and also in Revelation 5:9 and 14:3.

The old has passed away and the new has come!  It is right to sing a new song of praise for the things that God has done.

What are those marvelous things?  He revealed himself to the world.  Sometimes we think we have to do all the work as Christians.  We forget the power of the One who reigns.  He will make himself known to everyone.  If He calls us to be part of that, then we need to step up and obey. If He doesn't  then He has another plan.  But, God will be in control … we need not be.

He remembered Israel and in doing so, everyone on earth sees the power of His love.  Israel was to represent God’s love, grace and mercy to the entire world so that none would be left in the dark.  We are to be that representation.  We aren't to judge whether or not someone deserves God’s love, grace and mercy; we are simply to share it.  God will take care of the rest.

All of creation makes music as it praises the Lord.  You can hear it, can’t you?  The trees sing and the leaves flutter, the rain swells and thunder rumbles, the rivers clap their hands and the mountains sing together.  The earth is an orchestra that plays music which shouts for joy unto the Lord!

The Lord in His righteousness will judge the earth.  This IS a reason to sing with joy!