“Sing Out, Sing Out!”

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;  speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”  (Ephesians 5:18,19)

When I was growing up I remember a favorite aunt of mine singing praises to God in the kitchen while she cooked.  At the time I did not fully appreciate this wonderful example as much as I do now.  In fact, one cannot successfully worship God in the assemblies unless he has been worshiping God during the week.  If I correctly understand the scene in Revelation, when we gather around the throne, we will for an eternity sing “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain”.   Since there is going to be so much singing in heaven it stands to reason that there should be a lot of singing on earth!
 
There is tremendous value in singing to God as we go through the day.  Such music should involve a declaration of biblical doctrines combined with the expression of our faith in those truths.  Spiritual songs can soothe a broken spirit (I Sam 16:19-23), teach and admonish a brother (Col. 3:16), reach the heart of a non-Christian (Acts 16:25), and help in time of temptation. (Ephesians 5:18,19)

The medicinal effects of music are strong.  If you’ve had problems with your marriage, or if you’ve been tempted with a personal sin, sing out!  Singing can soften the heart and help you to see the folly of your ways.  It is hard to sing “Amazing Grace” and sin at the same time.
So my brother sing out!  This is not an audition!  You’re making melody to the Lord, and one these days you will hear the host of heaven answering back for joy!
  
George Slover

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