Then he said, “Sing!”
Sing because God is worthy of our praise
Psalm 96:1-3 NKJV
Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
Sing in times of great victory
Exodus 15:1 NKJV
Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea.”
Sing as a witness of worship to others
1 Chronicles 13:8-9 NKJV
Then David and all Israel played music before God with all their might, with singing, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines, on cymbals, and with trumpets.
Sing thanks to God for his blessings
Psalm 18:49 NKJV
Therefore, I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the Gentiles, and sing praises to Your name.
Sing even in times of trouble
Psalm 27:5-6 NKJV
For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all round me; therefore, I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.
Sing when you know God’s forgiveness
Proverbs 29:6 NKJV
By transgression an evil man is snared, but the righteous sings and rejoices.
Sing as you come into God’s presence
Psalm 100:1-2 NKJV
Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing.
Rest in God’s song for you
Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV
The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
Sing to encourage the faith of others
Ephesians 5:19 NKJV
. . . speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord . . .
Colossians 3:16 NKJV
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Then He Said, “Sing!”
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If you have found this meditation helpful, take a moment and give thanks to God. Then share what you learned with a friend. This is how the grace of God spreads (2 Corinthians 4.15).
