Psalm 96:3 –
Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
How many times do we do this? Do we “publish” and “tell” people about great things that happen in our lives? The big question is when telling others do we talk about God’s involvement? That is something I need working on more than most. Amazing things have happened in my life with a sequence of events that undeniably have God’s fingerprints. Most of them get talked about with my Christian friends and then the story gets shelved for the right moment.
That right moment rarely comes and the story gets lost in the cobwebs of my mind. So instead of singing a “new song” to others, I just keep quiet. It’s so hard to tell people about God when you fear rejection and ridicule. We tend to wait for the right moment and use our standards for what is right. Many times God gives us that chance to open up and help someone but we miss it because of fear.
This Psalm is clear about speaking up! The first three verses talk about singing a new song for God. Does that song need to be some harmonious melody, a joyful noise or just a story told from the heart? The answer is yes, all of the above. We need to stop fearing for the way we are viewed today and fear what other face in the not so distant future. The last verse sums it all up; God will come and judge the nations. You may be ready, but is that person you just had lunch with? Did you miss an opportunity to speak to that person about God’s amazing works in your life? Don’t miss that chance again … sing your new song every time a new one gets written.