1 Sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name;
proclaim his salvation day after day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the nations are idols,
but the LORD made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and glory are in his sanctuary.
Psalms 96 encourages us to declare his glory among the nations! As I read this Psalm I asked myself have I done what the Lord is asking me to do. Have I declared his glory to my neighborhood, community, country and other nations? I believe God is asking me to declare his praises not only here in our community but in the world. Telling people about his wonderful and marvelous deeds is easy when he has done so much for me! Although, it is easy to tell people in our community about his good works, it does take time, energy and money to go to the nations! Is this scripture only for missionaries who go out to other nations, or is God asking us to declare his praises as well?
APPLICATION
Today, we have the luxury of sitting in our home and getting on the Internet and chatting with people who live in London, Mexico or Brazil. We really do not have any excuse not to declare his praises. We can send emails out to Pastors who are working in orphanages. We can send money to help support missionaries. We can go on short term missionary projects. There are so many creative ways that we can declare his glory among the nations. When people from other nations think about America, do they think about all the Idols, Hollywood Stars, Fame and Fortune? Do people from other nations view Americans as people of praise who love God and worship the Majestic King of Kings. I believe this passage of scripture has encouraged me to do a better job of declaring his praises. If only people in my community know about God's wonderful deeds then maybe I need to declare his praise louder and more effectively.
PRAYER
Lord forgive me for not declaring your praises through out the nations. Lord you know that I love you and what others to know you. Teach me how to proclaim your salvation day to day. Lord I want others to know how great you are. Let me be your Ambassador to other nations. Send me Lord, to people who are longing to hear about your goodness and mercy. Thank you for your loving kindness and the Salvation you have brought to my family.
