Clapping and Shouting

O. T. #1240  "Clapping and Shouting"
Psalm 47
July 12, 2018
Clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.  Psalm 47:1

LET IT GLOW

This week I have been teaching the first and second graders in Vacation Bible School. We have had around 9 and less in my class. Last night, I was blessed. One of the girls asked Jesus to forgive her sins and be her Savior. It was after I demonstrated a prayer. I knew it was the Lord's timing and His doing, for what children would immediately say she wanted to say it? Now that causes me to want to shout to the Lord and clap for His working! (She is one who attends our church.)

Again, this is a song that the sons of Korah, Levitical musicians of Israel, sang for the congregation. It is thought to have been written on the occasion of the removal of the ark to Mount Zion in 2 Samuel 6,. Also, the prophecy of the ascension of Christ, His kingly rule, and His majestic place on the right hand of the Father. (Falwell)

What is happening in this short chapter?

• Honor God by joyfully praising Him by clapping hands and shouting about His victory.
• The Lord Most High is described as terrible, which means to revere; reverence. Our victorious God is so awesome. 
• He is King over all the earth, not just over Israel.
• He chose the Promised Land for His beloved people, Israel. One day we will join together in songs of praise in our Promised Land called heaven.
• God is highly honored everywhere.

How awesome and glorious is our God! He heals us, forgives us our sins, changes hearts, and provides for us. He is to be praised above all.

LET IT GROW

Five times the whole earth is called upon to sing praises to God. He is our song, our hope of eternal life, the one in whom we can count on, our trust, and our God of mercy and lovingkindness. 
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. Holy is He. Sing a new song, to Him who sits on heavens mercy seat, as the song goes. Praise to the King of kings. And I well adore You. He was, is, and is to come. Is Jesus our everything? With all creation, will we sing His praises? The birds do, the cows moo.

LET IT GO

Show my reverence to God with songs of praise.
Clap and shout His praises.
Give Jesus glory.