The Importance of Singing, Worship and Praise: Psalm 33
“1) Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright. 2) Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings. 3) Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.” Psalms 33:1-3
David understood the importance of music for worship. Many of the Psalms were written as songs. The Spirit of God constantly gives His people new songs of praise.
I enjoy a variety of worship songs. I enjoy psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. I enjoy old songs and new songs. I even enjoy entering into the spirit of worship in countries where I do not even know the words.
The very last Psalm is about praising God with loud music. Instruments include the trumpet, harp, lyre, timbrel, dancing, stringed instruments, the pipe, loud cymbals and resounding cymbals. (Psalm 150) Numerous other instruments are mentioned in the Bible.
There are texts with worship leaders, choirs, solo’s and singing without instruments. One text even talks about making a joyful noise unto the lord.
Because of my itinerant work around the world, I’ve heard worship music, singing and styles from many cultures. I enjoy it all. Some are very sober and solemn, while others are lively, loud and animated.
In my later years, I’ve become much more animated in my worship. I love raising my hands and basically dancing in the Spirit. I can fit into a verity of worship styles and contexts. I’m not a connoisseur of liturgy, but I do not degrade those who were raised that way.
I believe worship includes our entire being. It includes body, soul and spirit. As I gained more freedom from sin and bondage, my inhibitions in worship faded away. Jesus has set me free and it shows up in my worship. I enjoy being expressive in worship.
Worship is about lifting up, glorifying and praising God. It is an action verb and not an adjective. It’s engagement and not entertainment. It has participants and not an audience. Worshipping God will be a preoccupation in heaven.
The last verse in the book of Psalms says, ““Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” As long as I have breath, I will praise the Lord!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“1) Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright. 2) Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings. 3) Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.” Psalms 33:1-3
David understood the importance of music for worship. Many of the Psalms were written as songs. The Spirit of God constantly gives His people new songs of praise.
I enjoy a variety of worship songs. I enjoy psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. I enjoy old songs and new songs. I even enjoy entering into the spirit of worship in countries where I do not even know the words.
The very last Psalm is about praising God with loud music. Instruments include the trumpet, harp, lyre, timbrel, dancing, stringed instruments, the pipe, loud cymbals and resounding cymbals. (Psalm 150) Numerous other instruments are mentioned in the Bible.
There are texts with worship leaders, choirs, solo’s and singing without instruments. One text even talks about making a joyful noise unto the lord.
Because of my itinerant work around the world, I’ve heard worship music, singing and styles from many cultures. I enjoy it all. Some are very sober and solemn, while others are lively, loud and animated.
In my later years, I’ve become much more animated in my worship. I love raising my hands and basically dancing in the Spirit. I can fit into a verity of worship styles and contexts. I’m not a connoisseur of liturgy, but I do not degrade those who were raised that way.
I believe worship includes our entire being. It includes body, soul and spirit. As I gained more freedom from sin and bondage, my inhibitions in worship faded away. Jesus has set me free and it shows up in my worship. I enjoy being expressive in worship.
Worship is about lifting up, glorifying and praising God. It is an action verb and not an adjective. It’s engagement and not entertainment. It has participants and not an audience. Worshipping God will be a preoccupation in heaven.
The last verse in the book of Psalms says, ““Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” As long as I have breath, I will praise the Lord!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
