I recently read and posted a very thoughtful article by
Keith Getty on why Christians should sing loudly in church. Let me summarize
the points: we are commanded to sing; singing together completes our joy;
singing is an expression of brotherhood and unites generations; we are what we
sing; singing bears testimony to our faith. This last point is what I think
David is doing in Psalm 108, using his voice to proclaim his faith, even when
he thinks that God has somehow abandoned his people (10-11). Praise in the
midst of problems!
The early words of this Psalm are one of our favorite
choruses. After He declares, “I will sing and make melody with all my being!”
he goes on to the substance of his song: “I will give thanks to you, O Lord,
among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your
steadfast love is great above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the
clouds.” (3-4).
How about you and me? Do we praise God in the midst of our
problems? Do we sing “with all [our] being?” If not, could that be a reflection
of where our hearts truly are…far from God? Brothers, when we gather in worship
let’s let it rip to the praise of our glorious and faithful God.
Prayer: Father, my prayer is simple. Help me! Help me to
praise you with all my being.
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