Today’s reading is Psalm 47.
“God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.”
That statement is reminiscent of 2 Samuel 6:15 when David brought God’s ark of the covenant into Jerusalem. The ark was brought up the holy hill with shouting and trumpet sound. At that point, Jerusalem became the central point of Yahweh worship for Israel.
Five times the psalm repeats that they were to sing God’s praises. God was enthroned in Israel. He was to be worshiped. He was to be praised. The people were to lift their voices. They were to shout and sing. Yahweh was highly exalted, therefore they were to highly exalt Yahweh.
The same is true today. We don’t have the tabernacle or the temple anymore. We don’t have the ark of the covenant anymore. We don’t travel up a hill to the throne of God anymore. But God is still on His throne. He deserves worship. He deserves praise.
Don’t wait until Sunday to meet with the congregation to worship God. Lift Him up in your heart and mind today. Sing and shout your praises today even if only in your own prayer closet. He deserves it.
Tomorrow’s reading is Psalm 47.
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Discuss the Following Questions with Your Family
- What are your initial reactions to the psalm and the written devo above?
- What are your favorite parts of worshiping God?
- Why is worshiping God good for us?
- Why does God deserve worship?
- What do you think we should pray for and about in light of this psalm and our discussion today?
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