Our scripture this morning is 1 Chronicles 16:23-24 (NLT).
Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
This chapter describes King David’s worship preparation for the arrival of the Ark of the Covenant in Jerusalem. Here in vv. 23-24 he quotes Psalm 96 telling of God’s salvation and our responsibility to share the good news among the nations.
Worship and praise are part of our responsibility too, not just on the Sabbath but every day. David writes “let the whole earth sing to the Lord!” Jesus says on His entry to Jerusalem before Passover “If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!” (Luke 19:40). All creation praises God for its very existence.
Does God demand our praise to stroke His ego? No, He asks us to be in relationship with Him because He loves each and every thing He has made. For humans, this is a choice. God doesn’t force us to love Him, but He waits patiently for us to see the truth of our mistakes and return to Him in repentance.
Heavenly Father, You made everything that exists. You created us in Your own image. Help us to see Your face and Your love in each other, and go in Your name to all people. Amen.
