Make a Joyful Noise to God

God's People Worship
The Prophet and Praise
Temple Restored

Psalm 66:1-12

The Message

66 ^1-4 All together now—applause for God!
    Sing songs to the tune of his glory,
    set glory to the rhythms of his praise.
Say of God, “We’ve never seen anything like him!”
    When your enemies see you in action,
    they slink off like scolded dogs.
The whole earth falls to its knees—
    it worships you, sings to you,
    can’t stop enjoying your name and fame.

^5-6 Take a good look at God’s wonders—
    they’ll take your breath away.
He converted sea to dry land;
    travelers crossed the river on foot.
    Now isn’t that cause for a song?

⁷ Ever sovereign in his high tower, he keeps
    his eye on the godless nations.
Rebels don’t dare
    raise a finger against him.

^8-12 Bless our God, O peoples!
    Give him a thunderous welcome!
Didn’t he set us on the road to life?
    Didn’t he keep us out of the ditch?
He trained us first,
    passed us like silver through refining fires,
Brought us into hardscrabble country,
    pushed us to our very limit,
Road-tested us inside and out,
    took us to hell and back;
Finally he brought us
    to this well-watered place.

For Reflection

Think of your favorite hymn. Hum it. Find a copy of it on-line and sing it;  If you think you can't sing, do it anyway!  God doesn't care if you can sing, He just enjoys hearing your joyful noise in praise of Him. 

Pray

prayers of praise.  Remember all of the things God has done for you and tell him how wonderful you think he is.  Pray prayers of thanksgiving for asking you to sacrifice for His Kingdom.