Sing A New Song

"Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. The LORD has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations." (Psalm 98:1-2 NKJ)

Once in a while ole Grumpy arrives and drives our singing desire away. After all, why sing? It takes breath, lots of it. It takes energy, too much. And any way, what have we got to sing about? Yes, we all know Grumpy's arguments.

Now consider to whom we sing. Our audience is Jehovah, the Creator of all things. Jehovah, the Judge of all judges. Jehovah, our Savior!

A new song? What shall we sing about? Well, let’s see. We could start with his marvelous works in our lives. His salvation would make a great theme for our new song. We could sing about his righteousness and how he applies it to us. Then, there is the love of a gracious God and Father. And his faithfulness toward his people would make a great verse in our song. Wait, . . . perhaps there is more than one song we could sing.

Who will write the music? Music? We do not need a composer for our new song. It will fly on the wings of praise and worship which is birthed in our hearts. The new song does not need a common tune. That would ruin it. No. The new song is individualistic. It already resides in each of our hearts. We only need to open our hearts and let it out. Simply put our own words of praise to it and the music will follow. It will drive Grumpy away, too!

Dear Father, thank you for a new song in our hearts. We praise you for the righteousness you bestow on us through Jesus Christ. Enable us to sing to you our own new song of praise. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN

Be strong and courageous today singing a new song,