“Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his
faithful people.”
Psalm 149:1 (NIV)
Modern praise team leaders love the idea of a new song, whereas congregations generally groan inwardly because they are unsure of how to sing this new song. For a Christian who desires to sing God’s praises in a church service, not knowing songs can turn our spirit of praise into a spirit of despair even a spirit of sullenness very quickly- and yet here we are told to sing a new song in church none the less. Thank God He tells us why we should master the new songs.
He made us and He is our King, a King who takes delight in each one of us – I am so glad His delight in me is shown in a new way every day. A King who grants the humble victory over our enemies- these are new victories are they not? – many victories for as many times as we seek His help. We shudder a bit at the reason for a new song given in verses 6-8 and wonder how this has anything to do with me today- surely this type of behaviour was for David’s day, or possibly for that Day to come when Christ comes back in His glory. But friend can we not put on spiritual eyes - the eyes Paul was using in Ephesians 6:10 thru 20? Can we not see that one of the reasons we need to sing new songs is because we have a new battle in front of us? Our enemy constantly seeking advantage and God giving us the victory in the new battle, on the new front, as we use the equipment He supplies for our defence. Friend have you not seen a new battle this week? Have you no need to fight a new fight? Yes you say- I do need to fight a battle- it came out of nowhere- wasn’t expecting it and I am back on my heels- then friend sing a new song to your King, fight and win!
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