August 16 Sing Praises! Psalm 147:1
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful.” (Psalm 147:1)
There was always music in our house when I was a child. Music was an important part of our living. My Mother loved Southern Gospel Music, and she adored the Happy Goodman Family! Vestal Goodman was her, all-time favorite! Mama would sing the Vestal Goodman favorites in church, and always at home. She would crank-up the stereo and away she would clean and iron and every homemaker task. Our house was filled with music! Now, Daddy would preach the virtues of music, of singing and “making a joyful noise” to the Lord! Daddy’s favorite group was the Chuckwagon Gang! Daddy, to my knowledge, sang only one song, in public, and that was the “Great Speckled Bird!” My parents felt that music was an anchor in times of distress, and a blessing is times of prosperity! It boils down to attitude! I believe that music helps us to focus on God’s Amazing Grace and to live out His intentions for us! On my Daddy’s office wall was a framed statement from a man that also loved music and incorporated it into everything that he attempted to accomplish, for our Lord! This man was St. Francis of Assisi. The framed writing said this: “Make me an instrument of Thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is discord, unity. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is error, truth. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is sadness, joy. Where there is darkness, light.” Believers, what do you say we sing a little more, sow a little more, love a little more, and be an instrument of His purpose? TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
(Regardless of what may come, keep singing, keep believing and never, ever dwell in the past!!)