For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does. Psalm 33:4
This Psalm is a song of praise, short and to the point. It begins with the call to sing a new song, or tune. I am one that loves old hymns. By their lyrics I was able to memorize scripture and theology was imprinted on my heart at and early age. Yet, the new of today’s worship warms my heart when I stand beside those I have prayed for and watched grow. It is a privilege to share the act or worship with them. These words of David are not saying to cast away the words that have already been said, he just suggests that it is important to seek joy and as each sunrise and sunset is different because of God’s creative power and love, then so too should be our praise.
These Psalms would have been learned in the community of worship. There was no media. The temple music director would have taken the music and gathered the musicians to rehearse, sung it as part of ‘church’ and sent the children of Israel home whistling hope, joy, assurance and everything else the heart needs to sustain itself throughout the week.
We often read God’s scripture alone in meditation and devotion, but as you ponder these great words of acknowledgement, think of the throngs of people that sang them together in the midst of uncertainty, but shared a great confidence in all that God could and would do. Join with someone often and do the same.
Love,
Gretchen