Psalm 96:1–4: Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
The psalmist invited all the earth to praise the Lord. They were to sing a new song to Him. Singing a new song suggests that new mercies had been received. The people were told to announce His salvation and His deeds throughout the world, which would bring Him glory. The Lord is worthy of the praise called for in verses 1–3 because He is greater than all gods. Those gods, worshiped among the nations, are only idols. He is the One who made everything and is therefore superior. 1
Living the Transformed Life
For You are great, and do wondrous things; You alone are God. Psalm 86:10
- We bless His name…When we sing about the greatness of our Lord!
- We bless His name…When we proclaim the good news of His saving grace to all nations of the world!
- We bless His name…When we make our relationship with Him a day by day adventure of faith, hope, and love!
Our obedience to His Word glorifies the name of the Lord.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for putting a new song of praise in my heart. Dear Jesus, I ask for Your anointing upon new worship songs yet to be written.
1. Ross, A. P. (1985). Psalms. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 1, p. 863). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
