THE
POWER OF MUSIC
READ:
Psalm
59:6-16
I
will sing of Your power; yes,
I
will sing aloud of Your mercy
in
the morning, for You have
been
my defense and refuge
in
the day of my trouble.
-Psalm
59:16
In Wales, the music of men’s chorus
groups is deeply engrained in the culture.
Prior to World War II, one competitive rivalry with a German glee club,
but that bond was replaced with animosity during and after the war. The tension was gradually overcome, though,
by the message on the trophy shared by the two choruses: “Speak
with me, and you’re my friend. Sing with
me, and you’re my brother.”
The power of music to heal and help is a
gift from God that comforts many.
Perhaps that is why the Psalms speak so deeply to us. There we find lyrics that connect with our
hearts, allowing us to speak to God from the depth of our spirits. “But I
will sing of Your power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning;
for You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble” (Psalms 59:16). Amazingly, David wrote this song as
he was being hunted down by men seeking to kill him! Despite his circumstances, David remembered
God’s power and mercy, and singing of them encouraged him to go on.
May our God give us a song today that
will remind us of His goodness and greatness, no matter what we may face. –Bill Crowder
This
is my story, this is my song,
Praising
my Savior all the day long;
This
is my story, this is my song,
Praising
my Savior all the day long. –Crosby
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“I
will make music to the LORD, the God of Israel.”
Judges 5:3 (NLT)
INSIGHT
David
did not immediately assume the throne after Samuel the prophet anointed him
king of Israel. In fact, despite the
promise of God, David had to run for his life.
Today’s psalm was written by David while he was fleeing from his
predecessor Saul. Here, David describes
the actions of evil men (vv. 6-7) but expresses confidence in the sovereignty
of God (vv. 8-10).
Have a blessed day and week ahead.
God Our Creator’s Love Always
Unity & Peace
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