![]() ![]() It’s an invitation from God to think expansively under the Spirit’s guidance, not restrictively under laws and regulations. The Psalmist asks us to publicly sing “a new song”: something that’s creative and offered in praise. ![]() Now we return to the 1 st verse of Psalm 149: “Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly!” However, if we insist on being the protagonist and following the idols we create, our worldly altruism and good intentions will never be enough, and our works will always fall short of the mark. Whether our community and culture are crumbling or thriving, the call of God to live in the Spirit can bring “ love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” When we acknowledge our Maker and King as the protagonist of our life story, we know that we have an origin, a purpose, and a destiny, and that our lives can have eternal value, beyond all “random acts of kindness”. He takes pleasure in our praise and enjoyment of Him. This verse reminds us that God likes us He wants to be with His people and see them succeed. Accepting us in Christ as we humbly are (4 th verse), the Lord takes pleasure as we offer what we have to His service and rewards us with His blessings. In response (3 rd verse), we offer our creativity and energy to God as worship, in all forms available to us (including but not limited to dancing and music!) and within our area of influence. None of us are random accidents with no creator and no purpose. The 2 nd verse says to be glad! But why should we be glad? Because we have a loving Maker and King who died that we might live as His children. ![]()
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