Thursday, December 24, 2015

I Chronicles 16  David prepared a tent for the Ark.  He also prepared men to be gatekeepers, singers,  and priests that would offer the sacrifices. Some were given the ministry "before the ark of the Lord, even to celebrate and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel."  (v4).  Some were chosen "who were designated by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because His lovingkindness is everlasting." V41.  Some played instruments - harps, lyres, cymbals,  and trumpets.

Verses 8-22 are the same as Psalm 105:1-16.
Verses 23-31 are the same as Psalm 96:1b-10

This psalm of thanksgiving was a model of the psalms that Asaph and his brothers would write and offer before the Lord, " to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required."
This song directs our hearts to actively worship:
Give thanks
Make known..
Sing to Him
Speak of all His wonders.
Glory in His Name
Be glad
Seek Him
Remember His deeds, His covenant;

God's people are called to sing and to proclaim, to tell and to praise; to fear and to ascribe; to bring offerings and to worship; to tremble and to rejoice.  We give thanks and we pray for His salvation.

Truth: The Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting; His deeds are wonderful; He is glorious and strong. "The Lord reigns"!

Father in Heaven,  Mighty God of all glory and holiness,  You are worthy of all our praise and worship.  Thank You for being kind to me.  Thank You for every blessing that You have made ours.
Amen

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