Be Still And Know

Psalm 98.1 NLT 'Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power!' I love the fact that God’s people through thousands of years have enjoyed singing. The psalmist had a very clear reason for encouraging the people to sing, and that was because of God’s salvation. Throughout his dealings with his people, he had shown them his ability to save, most supremely when he led them out of slavery in Egypt. After four hundred years in that land God set them free in the most dramatic way. Nothing has changed. It is salvation that should spur us into singing today. In one sense, salvation never changes because God has always been in the business of setting people free from sin, guilt and lifelessness. But the way in which that salvation is experienced will be unique for every individual. I love hearing the testimonies of other Christians; what always strikes me is that each is a one off. God comes to us as individuals and me