-January 22, 2025-
Good morning beloved, happy Wednesday,
“Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”
(Ephesians 5:19).
Music is an integral part of the worship of the people of God around the world. The Bible contains the Psalms, the greatest hymn book in the history of mankind.
All through Scripture, singing and the playing of musical instruments is on prominent display. David is called the “Sweet Psalmist of Israel.” Asaph is referred to as the chief musician and directed the choirs in singing hymns of praise to the Lord.
Whether you hear them, read them, or sing them, the great hymns of the faith that have been passed down to us are such a blessing. I love to sing. I lead the singing at church and sing in our Worship Team. I consider it one of most greatest privileges and most special ministries for the Lord. I have been singing hymns and spiritual songs since I was a teenager.
Singing collectively at church is great, but singing wherever we are is even better. I have several hymn books at home and I quote them in my messages all the time. Martin Luther once said, “Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. The gift of language combined with the gift of song was given to man that he should proclaim the Word of God through music.” I have a plaque in my office at church with this quote on it.
God has also blessed us with wonderful instruments such as the piano, the organ, the guitar, the violin, and many others to accompany and enhance our singing.
It is so good to read a hymn and spend some time meditating on it. Then if we know it, we can sing it. It gives us the opportunity to praise the Lord for who He is, what He has done for us, and what He has promised to do for us for the future, yes, for all eternity. We will all sing in heaven.
The anonymous psalmist wrote in Psalm 104:33, “I will sing the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.” I live by this verse.
One of the greatest hymns is called, “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow.” It is commonly called “The Doxology.” We sing it at the conclusion of the Lord’s Supper each Sunday morning. It says, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
Have a blessed day and keep a song in your heart and on your lips. Stay safe and healthy.
Let us all sing praises to our King who rules and reigns over everything.
Dean
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