So much more than a song. First of all...I need to share that I cannot carry a tune. I have prayed for the gift of song...but that doesn't appear to be my gifting. Thank Jesus though, is not about entertainment- we are singing to an audience of One, as Pastor Kevin Bernat, our NJ pastor, reminded us last Sunday.
The Word speaks of singing praises to our King...singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord!Col 3:16 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:19 Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy [shall be] upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and mourning shall flee away.Isaiah51:11 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Psalm 100:2
And my all time favorite 2 Chronicles 20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have to read it...go ahead (but come back cause there is some more to share:) I know- there are things to get punched out on your to do list- mine too- I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF MOVING!! LOL. But take a second to be with Him. You will not regret it! Ok- if you don't have a Bible- here is a link that you can use to read this awesome Word: 2 Chronicles 20
Your battles are birthed in Kingdom assignments(Chronicles 20:15).It is all Father filtered and even if He didn't cause it, He can use it for His glory!
Verse 21 & 22...And when he (King Jehoshaphat) had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
King Jehoshaphat was facing three evil armies- they “came against Jehoshaphat to battle"
The Word says he was fearful and he called a fast, seeking God. He heard from the Lord-and the Lord said, "You will not even NEED to fight. Stand still and watch the Lord’s victory!!!!"(I am paraphrasing) He went into battle with his singing,dancing, praising shoes on. His only weapons were praise!!!!! He did not have the heart or desire to kill- His enemies turned on each other and God gave the riches(spoils) of the evil armies to Jehoshaphat and his people. The beauty and lesson I have taken from this account, is to lay down your weapons and praise the Lord- HE WILL FIGHT YOUR BATTLES FOR YOU!!!!
So wherever you are- Sing and dance before the Lord- offering up some real, authentic praise to Him- who was marred beyond recognition for YOU (Isaiah 52:14). He is crazy in love with you despite all your mess- He is ready and willing to fight for you. I love you guys- and if you are reading this- I have prayed in advance for you!
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise unto our God: many shall see [it], and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.Psalm 40:3
Praisin and packing this morning ;), jananne
Praise Him for forgiveness!
Praise Him for the Power of the Cross!
Praise Him for Who He is!
