From my place in the middle of the orchestra, I was captivated by the different sounds all around me.
The delicate melody of the violins, the rich harmony of the violas and cellos beneath, the driving rhythm of the double basses underpinning it all. Everything was perfectly balanced.
As more instruments entered, I longed to join in, until, finally, my turn to play came, and I was no longer merely a listener; I was a participant in this beautiful song.
Psalm 148 is a call to praise God. It begins with the angels and heavenly hosts, then one by one the different parts of creation are invited to join the song- the sun, moon and stars, ocean creatures, wind and snow, animals large and small... Each of them has their part to play.
I don't know about you, but when I spend time appreciating God's creation, it moves me to praise, pointing me to the One who made it all.
As we continue reading through Psalm 148, finally our turn comes:
"Kings of the earth and all people,
rulers and judges of the earth,
young men and young women,
old men and children.
Let them all praise the name of the Lord. (Psalm 148:11-13 NLT)
We are not called just to listen and appreciate God's creation, but to join in and play our part in this symphony of praise.
Romans 12 makes it clear that worship, the part we are to play, is not only about our words, but about our lives: presenting our bodies "as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God." This is our "true worship." (Romans 12:1 CSB)
As creation points to God we are called to do the same.
What reasons do you have to praise God today?
How can you do that, not just with your words, but with your life?
Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-psalm-148-praise-the-lord
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