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Monday, February 23, 2009

He put a New Song in my Mouth (Psalm 40 - Part 1 of 2)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Leviticus 14:1-57 ~ Mark 6:30-56 ~ Psalm 40:1-10 ~ Proverbs 10:11-12

In Psalm 40:1-10 we read how David praised God for saving him - lifting him out of a pit and placing him on a solid foundation. After that, David says that God gave him a song, but not just any song - an evangelistic praise song.

It's encouraging to read how God used music to minister to the needs of others. I love how David says (prophetically) that the "new song" of God's faithfulness will lead others back to God.
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.

2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.

3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the LORD.

Psalm 40:1-3

Today, as an act of worship, think of all the things you could and should be thankful for; offer them back to the Lord as expressions of God's love and faithfulness. He is worthy of all our praise!


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