Singing His Praise

Singing His Praise. From the beginning of the Old Testament to the book of Revelations at the end of the New Testament, God’s people have been commanded to worship him and have been Singing His Praise since creation. The song of Deborah recorded in Judges 5:3 is a declaration of praise: “Hear this, you kings! Listen you rulers! I will sing to the Lord, I will sing: I will make music to the Lord, the God of Israel.” This intent to honor the name of the Lord God Almighty has been held sacred by God’s people who continue to worship through heart-felt, spirit-filled singing.

King David, a prestigious ruler whom God proclaimed to be “a man after my own heart” spent hours of his days composing, playing and singing music to the Most High. Many of David’s recorded Psalms explain the reason that he and other men and women of God through the ages, have reason to be continuously Singing His Praise. In Psalms 59:16, David writes, “For I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuse in times of trouble.” Other verses throughout the Psalms give these reasons for Singing His Praise: “for all thy marvelous works (9:1), for turning “wailing into dancing” (30:11), for being “our maker” (95:6), and for “His holiness”(99:5). The list of God’s praise worthy attributes and kindnesses are endless, and His people should be in continuous joyful adoration.

Through Singing His Praise, churches receive spiritual renewal. As God’s people worship by Singing His Praise, the Lord responds by sending a spiritual enlightenment and revival. When Paul and Silas were imprisoned, their worshipful singing brought miraculous salvation. The power in Singing His Praise is still felt by the modern church. Whether Singing His Praise as a form of personal adoration or Singing His Praise through corporate worship in a choir or chorus, Christian people can grow closer to God through dwelling on His magnificence.

According to Isaiah 44:23, all of creation has reason to Sing His Praise: “Sing for Joy, O Heavens, for the Lord has done this; shout aloud, O Earth beneath. Burst into song, you mountains, you forest and all your trees, for the Lord has redeemed Jacob, he displays His glory in Israel.” Even at the end of time, the people of God will be privileged to Sing His Praise forever. Revelation 5:13 states that Paul heard “every creature in Heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: ‘To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, forever and ever!"

As long as the church recognizes that God is worthy of its songs of praise and remains in continual submission to him, it will prosper and grow. God has ordained music as an appropriate way to Sing His Praise, and obedient children should strive to please Him. Sincere musical praise will bring blessing raining from Heaven and will keep God’s church reaching forward as it awaits His return.