Psalm 98:9

Psalm 98:9

He is coming!

This verse is a summary of what has already been written, there is an anticipation in this Psalm of a Day of Justice and liberation for all of creation. Righteousness and truth will prevail, and the curses of the Garden of Eden will be lifted. Almost exactly the same words were used in Psalm 96:13 to describe this Day, the Day of the Lord, for He will come and right all wrongs and restore His Kingdom and His sovereign reign over all the earth. That is why creation must sing and shout and clap its hands, that is the time when the whole earth will resonate with His praises. And this is the point, while the world waits for that day, while creation anticipates its liberation, we who are already liberated need to get on with it! That is why our praises should be loud and expressive, they are essential to our witness and our existence. Let the church rise up and praise the Maker of heaven and earth, let the whole world take note that the Lord God is alive and well and dwelling amongst his Holy people. Let our celebrations be loud and engaging so that the festival-goers and the football crowds may know that the Lord reigns and that that He is coming to judge the world in righteousness. The best music should be His music. The loudest celebrations should be His celebrations. As Psalm 96:10 declares, “Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.” The world is firmly established. It cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.” And if you cannot do it out loud and in the company of other believers, do it anyway! Hallelujah!

 

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