Read an article this week by Darlene Zschech telling about her visit with George Beverly Shea, who is 101. Darlene is the worship leader from Australia who has written many worship songs including her classic, "Shout to the Lord". She asked him what he would say to the next generation if he had the chance. He said to her, "Please, Darlene, tell them to sing the God songs. Just the God songs--songs that exalt Jesus. People need to be reminded of God's great glory."
Wow, in this day when people want to argue worship styles and musical styles, there is great wisdom in that statement, "Sing the God songs". All people, not some, but all need to be reminded of God's great glory. Hymns and songs shape the spiritual life of generations to come. We need to not be caught up in worshipping certain songs, certain styles, or even worshipping worship. We must be caught up in worshipping the Lord . . . Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!
In Jeremiah 30:19 we read, "Out of them will come songs of thanksgiving and the voices of those who make merry. And I will multiply them, and they will not be few; I will also glorify them, and they will not be small." Our Lord will be faithful to enlarge, enhance, and envelope His church with the new song and His presence and power if we are faithful to "sing the God songs"! mjm
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