I will praise Thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto Thee among the nations. Ps 57:9

Do you have a song in your heart? Is there a song that you sing in weary times, in troubled times, or in times when the burden is too heavy to bear? Does singing words of encouragement leap from your lips as you look into the face of an infant babe? Of course, singing opens the windows of our soul that lets the light of hope shine out through the difficulties and darkness that surrounds our soul. Singing is vital to human survival and intricate to worship, praise, and thanksgiving. When good things happen, we sing. When we need strength for pressing times, we sing. When we are beyond words, we sing. The scripture passage reminds us that singing is a natural part of our praise and worship to the Lord. Singing celebrates the goodness of God. Singing expresses the joy of the Lord that lives within us. Singing exalts the majesty of God. The psalmist praised God for His faithfulness and sang his praises that released the deepest utterances of his soul. Singing is inherent to all creation. Creation celebrated God’s works with singing and rejoicing. Throughout the days of creation, God delighted in His works “rejoicing always before Him” (Prov 8:30). The multitude of the heavenly host announced the birth of the Christ Child with songs and praise saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men” (Lk 2:13). Singing celebrates God’s work. Singing celebrates God’s will. Following the completion of the Last Supper, Jesus, along with His disciples, “sung a hymn” (Mt 26:30) and departed to do the Father’s will. Jesus, “sung a hymn” though His soul would soon be in agony and “His sweat became like great drops of blood” (Lk 22:44). Yet, He sang. Dear friend, the natural outpouring of the redeemed soul is to “praise” and “sing.” Will you allow the Spirit of God to overcome you heart and praise and sing with “joy inexpressible and full of glory” (1 Pet 1:8)? At the return of Christ, we will sing with all of heaven, “Worthy is the Lamb” (Rev 5:12). Father, You are worthy of all praise. I sing praises to Your holy Name. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.