Rejoice in who? The Lord! Who may rejoice in Him? The righteous! Give thanks for what? For the remembrance of the Lord’s Name. His Name (Jesus) means salvation.
Sing to the Lord what? A new song! Why? The Lord has made known to you His salvation. He has revealed His righteousness (Jesus) to the nations. He has spread His good news to all the earth. Therefore, we should shout joyfully to whom? To the Lord! We should break forth to God in songs of praise! Sing to God with what? With instruments! With what kind of instruments? Stringed instruments and horns! Clap! Clap to who? Clap to the Lord! Why? He is coming to judge the world with righteousness – to make all things new and right. [2]
“...Let the earth be moved! Let them praise Your great and awesome Name—He is holy.” [3]
Yes, be moved, be moved everyone to praise the great Name of the Lord! He is coming!
“Moses and Aaron were among His priests, and Samuel was among those who called upon His Name; they called upon the Lord, and He answered them. He spoke to them in the cloudy pillar. They kept His testimonies and the ordinance He gave them.” [4]
Let us join with those stalwarts of the faith who have gone before us in praying for people, sharing testimonies about the Lord, and in taking orders from our God.
“You answered them, O Lord our God. You were to them God-Who-Forgives, though You took vengeance on their deeds. Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at His holy hill; for the Lord, our God is holy.” [5]
Praise the Lord for His forgiveness. We have all failed Him miserably, but He has been very merciful to us. But let’s not focus on ourselves. Let’s focus on the Lord! For HE IS HOLY! He deserves our worship! Glory be to the Lord our God! He reigns!
[1] Psalm 97:12
[2] Based on Psalm 98:1-8
[3] Psalm 99:1, 3
[4] Psalm 99:6-7
[5] Psalm 99:8-9
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