Psalm 68:26

Psalm 68:26

Praise God in the great congregation

We have to have low points in our lives to help us to appreciate the high ones! In following David’s experiences through the Psalms, we have delved into the pit of absolute despair, when death seemed to be loitering just outside the door. Here, in Psalm 68, we might say that David has reached the pinnacle of his earthly experiences, as he dances before the Lord on Mount Zion and watches the Ark of the Covenant being placed inside the sacred tent that had been erected for the purpose. Thank God that this man, who was not afraid to express his feelings, was able to create words and music to convey the highs and lows of his spiritual and earthly journeys. 

Here we are exhorted to praise God with the righteous who assemble at the sanctuary. Let us join with all those godly ones who ascend Zion with joy in their hearts and songs on their lips. No, we don’t have to go to Jerusalem to do this, we can sing and praise wherever the righteous gather, be it in a home, or a church building, or a public stadium, or in the open air. Wherever we are congregated with others who share our joy and our faith in the one, true God, there we can praise Him together. Maybe, like David, we will be so overcome with wonder and gratitude in the presence of His Spirit, we might even break into a dance before the Lord? Thank God for those who can and do! Hallelujah!

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