Proclaim!

We are often hesitant to verbalize God's wondrous works toward us. Many times throughout Scripture, the people of God worship (i.e. respond to Him) with songs, shouts, and thanksgivings. (See Ex. 15, Jud. 5, 2 Sam. 22, etc.). King David talks of this many times throughout his life (1 Chr. 16, Ps. 22, Ps. 40, Ps. 116 etc.).

We are Christ's bride, redeemed with His holy blood. May we, as representatives of His victory, proclaim His great works, worshiping Him together! Though we struggle with the fear of man, let us walk in the Spirit, in the grace of God, and pray for opportunities to proclaim the greatness of God more and more.

Ephesians 5 says:

          "15       Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,

          16       making the most of your time, because the days are evil.

          17       So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

          18       And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

          19       speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;

          20       always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;

          21       and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ."

This Psalm has been on my heart and mind all week:

Ps. 111:

               "1       Praise the LORD!

         I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart,

         In the company of the upright and in the assembly.

               2       Great are the works of the LORD;

         They are studied by all who delight in them.

               3       Splendid and majestic is His work,

         And His righteousness endures forever.

               4       He has made His wonders to be remembered;

         The LORD is gracious and compassionate.

               5       He has given food to those who fear Him;

         He will remember His covenant forever.

               6       He has made known to His people the power of His works,

         In giving them the heritage of the nations.

               7       The works of His hands are truth and justice;

         All His precepts are sure.

               8       They are upheld forever and ever;

         They are performed in truth and uprightness.

               9       He has sent redemption to His people;

         He has ordained His covenant forever;

         Holy and awesome is His name.

               10       The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;

         A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;

         His praise endures forever."

New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). (Heb 2:11–12). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.