1 Oh sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all the earth!
2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;
he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
but the LORD made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength!
8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
bring an offering, and come into his courts!
9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth!
10 Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.”
11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
12 let the field exult, and everything in it!
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
13 before the LORD, for he comes,
for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness,
and the peoples in his faithfulness.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. 2001 (Ps 96:1–13). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.
Sing and shout the praises of our God. Declare His truth to all nations. Tell the people about Jesus Christ our Lord who has died and rose to new life for the forgiveness of sins. We continue to tell of the LORD's Salvation from day to day. Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”
God makes all things new. But how often do we remember that we are new? God has made his people Holy. But do we really act holy? God has made his people witnesses of great things. But how often do they tell other people what they have seen?
The Psalmist reminds the people that we can sing a new song of the Lord's salvation. When the people of Israel walked across the Red Sea, they sang a song. When the people of Israel entered into the Promised Land they sing. When God let the people place a King on the throne, the people sing a song. When the people of Israel brought the Ark of God to Jerusalem they sang a song.
Now the Psalmist urges his people to sing another song. Jesus Christ is the salvation of the people of Israel. Jesus Christ has died for the forgiveness of sins. The LORD Jesus Christ was raised from the dead to new life. He gives us new life in Christ Jesus our LORD.
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