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1 Sing to God a brand-new song. He's made a world of wonders! He rolled up his sleeves, He set things right. 2 God made history with salvation, He showed the world what he could do. 3 He remembered to love us, a bonus To his dear family, Israel - indefatigable love. The whole earth comes to attention. Look - God's work of salvation! 4 Shout your praises to God, everybody! Let loose and sing! Strike up the band! 5 Round up an orchestra to play for God, Add on a hundred-voice choir. 6 Feature trumpets and big trombones, Fill the air with praises to King God. 7 Let the sea and its fish give a round of applause, With everything living on earth joining in. 8 Let ocean breakers call out, "Encore!" And mountains harmonize the finale - 9 A tribute to God when he comes, When he comes to set the earth right. He'll straighten out the whole world, He'll put the world right, and everyone in it. (Psalm 98 The Message Bible)
I love music and I can't help but memorize lyrics of many songs, and you do too! I've seen you at the traffic light singiing at the top of your lungs those songs you know by heart, don't deny it! How many hymns have you memorized? And which is the newest hymn you sing from that 1995 hymnal your church uses? And if you go to a contemporary service, which songs have you memorized that are from 2020 on? I couldn't help but think of my favorite lyrics from a country song by Pat Green: "Nothing short of the gospel hymns, I guess that's why folks keep writing 'um when I die, I want to go there too, some day I hope to walk along heavens street, I'll still be looking for my taco meat And I swear I hear a steel guitar rising in the air." Something about the hopefulness of walking Heaven's streets looking for taco meat speaks to my heart...
What the psalmist is saying is that God is so marvelous and wonderful and the things He has done for us deserves a new song from our hearts that tell God just how much we love and appreciate Him. The world in which we live is filled with wonders - sing a song about that! God's at work on our behalf and our joy should motivate us to write a praise-worthy song. God has given us the gift of salvation and it's a history-making event; the world is impressed!
The psalmist celebrates God's mighty acts of salvation throughout history. From the deliverance of Israel to the redemption offered to all humanity through Jesus Christ, God has continually demonstrated His power and faithfulness. His salvation is not a one-time event but an ongoing work that invites us to join in the song of thanksgiving and praise.
As we reflect on God's saving work, we are reminded of His steadfast love for His people. God's love knows no bounds, reaching out to embrace us in our brokenness and offering us the gift of reconciliation. His love is not contingent on our merit but flows freely as a gracious gift to His beloved children.
The psalmist calls on all creation to join in the chorus of praise. From the sea and its creatures to the mountains and the land, everything in the natural world resounds with worship for the Creator. As the pinnacle of His creation, we are invited to join this symphony of praise, lifting our voices and instruments to honor the King of kings.
PRAYER: Awesome God, we thank you for the gift of salvation and the boundless depths of your love. Help us to sing a new song to you, rejoicing in your wondrous works and proclaiming your goodness to the ends of the earth. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may live lives of praise and worship, reflecting your glory to all whom we encounter. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord! YOUR CALL TO ACTION: How has He shown His love and faithfulness to you? Consider sharing your testimony with someone else, whether through words, music, or acts of kindness.
I love you and I thank God for you!
Pastor Eradio Valverde, Jr.
