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1 All together now - applause for God! 2 Sing songs to the tune of his glory, set glory to the rhythms of his praise. 3 Say of God, "We've never seen anything like him!" When your enemies see you in action, they slink off like scolded dogs. 4 The whole earth falls to its knees - it worships you, sings to you, can't stop enjoying your name and fame. 5 Take a good look at God's wonders - they'll take your breath away. 6 He converted sea to dry land; travelers crossed the river on foot. Now isn't that cause for a song? 7 Ever sovereign in his high tower, he keeps his eye on the godless nations. Rebels don't dare raise a finger against him. 8 Bless our God, O peoples! Give him a thunderous welcome! 9 Didn't he set us on the road to life? Didn't he keep us out of the ditch? 10 He trained us first, passed us like silver through refining fires, 11 Brought us into hardscrabble country, pushed us to our very limit, 12 Road-tested us inside and out, took us to hell and back; Finally he brought us to this well-watered place. (Psalm 66:1-12 The Message)
A tremendous and terrific Thursday be yours as you study the scripture for today, spend time in prayer, and think about how God is speaking to you. I urge you pray for one another and pray for yourselves. Whatever your needs, worries, etc., turn them over to God.
Do you ever stop to think about what we humans do from time to time? As humans we sometimes "put our hands together" as some emcees ask, meaning we clap either for someone or for something. When was the last time you clapped for something God has done for you? Why, Reverend, I'm a Methodist and we Methodists are experts in restraint! (onlly a joke dear friends!). And I believe some years ago I shared how the Dean of a seminary lectured a congregation on why we shouldn't applaud during worship after someone sings a song; looks from the congregations showed some agreed, some did not. Take the same group and put them in a stadium on a Friday night or Sunday afternoon?! There will be applause. And screaming. And yelling. And cheering! What about in our churches? Honestly, nothing can ever stop us from applauding in our hearts for the things that God does for us. The psalm for today shows a psalmist who knows the good that God has done. And something else that no one can stop is the way we can sing our praises to God. God is unmatched in His goodness for and to us, and our tongues should employ for praising the works of God.
God is on your side. In the game of life, God is on your team; and guess Who wins? The psalmist describes God's enemies as "scolded dogs," and the entire earth falling to its knees; all have joined together to worship God, sing God's praises, and enjoying God's name and fame. And then a recap of all God has and is doing. The trip may be long and dusty, but it ends well.
I'd say clap for God!
PRAYER: LORD, let me not hold back from applauding all you have done for me. Guide me to sincere, unrestrained praising of Your name! Help me to share that hope with others. In Christ Jesus we pray, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord! Bless God in all you do today! Show some applause.
Blessings of love,
Pastor Eradio Valverde
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