Psalm_98

Scripture

Psalm 98:1¹ Sing to the Lord a new song,    for he has done marvelous things;his right hand and his holy arm    have worked salvation for him.

Observation

The below is taken from the Enduring Word Bible Commentary:https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-98/Praising Yahweh with a new song.Oh, sing to the Lord a new song!For He has done marvelous things;His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.

1. Sing to the Lord a new song: The idea of a new song is found in many places in Scripture (Psalms 33:3, 40:3, 96:1, 144:9 and 149:1; Isaiah 42:10; and Revelation 5:9 and 14:3). The concept of the new song means there should be something fresh and dynamic about worship and the songs we sing to God.
2. For He has done marvelous things: The new song has a reason – to extol the great works of God, His marvelous It isn’t empty praise or singing for the sake of singing. The worship is connected to life experience of His marvelous things.
3. His right hand and His holy arm: These are the instruments of God’s victory, the expressions of His skill and strength. As in Isaiah 52:10, the idea of His holy armis that God has rolled up His sleeve to do His mighty work. Together, His hand and arm have gained Him the victory.

Understanding

Elijah came home from Surge tonight singing a new song and with something “fresh and dynamic” in his energy.  It was a fight to get him out the door; but it was clear, when he had returned, that something had shifted.  He was talking about wanting to fast and the things that God had put on his heart.I share this because it’s an example of the palpable refreshing that happens when we’ve been with God – we sing a new song, our hearts our filled and refreshed, our attention is reset and turned towards something far bigger and greater than ourselves or the immediate circumstances.  And why?  Because “he has done marvelous things.”  We don’t have to think to far ago to find some way where God has shown up in amazing ways – whether big or small.  Because He IS marvelous!  That’s His nature.   

Life Application

Get filled up!  As for a “how to” on getting filled up, a repeat from last week…

• Fast, Pray, Remember, Catch it, Hear it, Act on it

God, I’m in awe of you and your marvelous ways!  Even while I’m sick and feeling so far from refreshed, I still see at work.  May I sing a new song.  May I be filled to overflowing and pour it out.  May I carry that palpable refreshing that only you provide everywhere I go.Amen.ReiTo check out the discussion or to join in click here.