Did you ever think about the fact that God created song? Colossians 1:16 tells us that “all things were created by Him and for Him.” That means that music was created by God for God. Job 38:7 tells us that as God created the earth, the angels were there and they were singing the praises of the Creator. Think about that! God created a wonderful tool for us to use to give praise back to Him, to declare His worth and to encourage one another.
The Bible is full of verses that speak of praising the Lord with music, telling us to sing to the Lord or sing of the Lord. Psalm 40:3 says that “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God”… You see, not only did God give us the gift of music that He created for His glory, but He also puts “a new song” in our mouths – gives us new things to praise Him for. Think about the last time God surprised you – He answered a prayer you’ve been lifting up to Him or maybe He sent an answer before you even spent time praying – He surprised you. And what did you do? You began praising Him for something new, something you’ve never praised Him for before. He put a new song in your mouth, a brand new song to declare His worth.
The dictionary defines praise as expressing approval or admiration, to offer grateful homage as an act of worship. Worship is to adore, to revere, to honor above all. One of the ways that we express praise and worship to our God is through song. If you’re involved in the music ministry in your church you’ve been called to lead others in praising and worshiping the Lord Jesus, focusing hearts and minds on Him and preparing the way for the Scriptures to be taught. It’s a wonderful responsibility and privilege.
There are so many songs available that declare God’s worth and call us to worship Him.
One of my favorite new songs is Revelation Song by Gateway Church. The words are straight from Scripture – Revelation 4 & 5. This song was written as a solo but has beautiful harmony and can be done as a duet or trio. I suggest starting the song solo and then going to three parts at the chorus.
Chris Tomlin’s How Great is our God has beautiful 3 part harmonies and can be used in a worship service as special music or one that the congregation could join in on.
Michael W.Smith’s arrangement of You are Holy (Prince of Peace) is easy to learn and can be done as a round.
Take a moment and listen to these songs. Be still before the Lord and worship Him. Use the tool of music that He so wonderfully created to declare to Him His worth. “Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs” (Psalm 100:2).
Other Posts in this Series
God Created Music
God Sings
God Inhabits Our Praise
Music is the Language of the Soul
He is Our Song
Sing His Word
The Reason We Sing
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