“Glory to God in the highest!” Luke 2:14 After the angel announced Jesus’ birth to some wide-eyed shepherds, a chorus of angels began “praising God”. The shepherds responded by running to Bethlehem where they found the newborn King lying in a barnyard bassinet. They returned to their fields “glorifying and praising God for all the […]
“The battle is not yours, but God’s.” II Chronicles 20:15 The Israelites praised God in the middle of a dangerous challenge. A large group of warriors had gathered to destroy them. After humbly asking God for help, King Jehoshaphat appointed a choir to march out into battle in front of the Israelite army. The choir sang: “Praise […]
“Ascribe greatness to our God. He is the Rock; His work is perfect.” Deuteronomy 32:3-4. God knew that the Israelites would forget Him when they entered the Promised Land. They would forsake Him, turn to idols, and trouble would follow. Because of this He asked Moses to compose a song and teach it to the Israelites so […]
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16. While some of us have trouble memorizing verses from God’s Word, something in our brain helps us to remember words in songs. Thus, we can use the memory boost of music […]
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good…Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” Psalm 34:8,10. God wants us to savor His presence. He allows us to gain intimate and satisfying knowledge of Him. And when we meditate on His Word, we will draw out a deeper understanding of who He […]