Psalm 9:1-2 
The sound of music
  This Song of Praise begins with thanksgiving to the Lord which is at once both personal and public. It comes from the heart, from the seat of David’s emotions and his soul but it becomes a public proclamation where he must tell of the wonderful deeds of the Lord, probably at the Temple site. David has concluded that, however dark the circumstances, he will be glad, he will rejoice in the Lord, he will sing the praises of the name of the Most High. It is not just a question of will-power but also of faith. 

King David was a complex man but also a man after God’s heart. Many of his songs speak openly of his woes, his fears and his distress but it seems that he never forgets, however dark the oppression may be, to praise the Lord and to give thanks for all that He has done. David has learned the profound lesson that praise and thanksgiving to God is one of the most powerful weapons that we possess. On this earth we are surrounded by sinister foes, the Satan’s kingdom seems to be in control, evil spirits taunt us and human enemies seem to prevail, so what is to be done? Sing Praise! Rejoice! Magnify the name of the Most High! Give thanks to the Lord! Whatever may be going on, God’s Will shall prevail, He is in control, our lives are in His hands, who can hurt us? Our enemies flee at the sound of our praise, our spirits are lifted heavenwards and we know that we are secure. Praise and thanksgiving are the rungs on the ladder that lift us out of the pit of despair and fear. Hallelujah!

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