Why Shall We Sing?

Psalm 13:6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

INTRODUCTORY THOUGHTS

Throughout history, various motives have moved men to sing unto the Lord. Some men sang as a testimony of some specific thing God had done for them (Exodus 15:1; Psalm 126:1-2). Others sang in order to teach truths set forth in the word of God (Colossians 3:16; Psalm 101:1). Some even sang songs that would testify against them in times of disobedience (Deuteronomy 31:19). Though some things have changed throughout history, God’s people still should sing songs of personal testimony like My Jesus, I Love Thee; songs that teach like Holy and Reverend Is the Name; and songs that witness against disobedience like He Was Not Willing.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

(For children): There are many reasons to sing: when we feel good (James 5:13b), during troubles (Acts 16:25), or when we want to praise God (Psalm 69:30). It is also a command (Psalm 100:2) and Jesus sang (Hebrews 2:12).

(For everyone): Why do you sing? How often do you take time to consider the message of the songs you sing? Do your songs line up with scriptural reasons for singing?

(For everyone):  Make a list of your favorite songs. What are the purposes or reasons for singing each song? Do these reasons testify as to why these songs would be your favorite?

PRAYER THOUGHTS

Ask the Lord to help your choice of songs to please Him.

Ask God to show you reasons to sing unto Him.

SONG

Stand Up and Bless the Lord

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