Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise! For the Lord Most High is awesome. He is the great King of all the earth. He subdues the nations before us, putting our enemies beneath our feet. He chose the Promised Land as our inheritance, the proud possession of Jacob’s descendants, whom he loves. Interlude God has ascended with a mighty shout. The Lord has ascended with trumpets blaring. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King over all the earth. Praise him with a psalm. God reigns above the nations, sitting on his holy throne. The rulers of the world have gathered together with the people of the God of Abraham. For all the kings of the earth belong to God. He is highly honored everywhere.
Psalms 47:1-9 NLT
When we were children, we had no problem clapping, dancing, and singing. Somewhere along the way, most of us “grew up” and stopped doing these things. Why? Because we are embarrassed, or we were told we had no rhythm or singing ability. We listened to the voices of criticism and became fettered by fear. Throw off the chains, grow young in Jesus, and worship with your whole heart, mind, and body! This psalm has a few commands for us: Clap! Shout! Sing!
How will you live out these commands in worship? Can you live them out today?
