Psalm 98 – Crazy Praise

Read Psalm 98

I don’t know about you, but this psalm sure got my adrenaline running. So uplifting! What an example of praise to God for all the wonderful deeds he has done. So many songs of praise have been born from the words of this psalm.

The last several psalms have been so praise focused. What a great way to start the day if your devotional time is in the morning. If mid-day, what a way to jump-start the second half of your day. If at night before bed, what a great reminder and positive way to set your heart at peace, praising God with your last waking breath.

If you are feeling a bit down today, read this psalm again and imagine being in the presence of God hearing the harps, the trumpets, and the songs of praise. Let the joy of the Lord, the truth that he is in control and loves you unconditionally, flow over you. Be like the hills, the ocean the river and cry, “Hallelujah!”

As a praise team participant and leader for the past twenty years, it is psalms like this one that really resonate. We can praise with our mouths, with our bodies, and with instruments. There is always a thrill when all the instruments play together to make beautiful music. There should be no limit to the praise we can give our God. He loves us like crazy, we need to praise him like crazy!

Was there a line in this psalm that really hit home for you today?

I was seeing a bit of Messianic prophecy at the beginning. Where it’s talking of his right hand having victory, I can’t help but think of Jesus. Jesus was the victor over sin and death. He is preparing a place for us so we can be in his presence forever. Sing praise? Yes, I think so. Most certainly, yes!

Let’s pray. God thank you for all you have done to bring us to this place. We are in awe of the victory you have won for us. May we be like the rivers and the hills and praise you with total freedom. Bring forth the day where all nations will bow down and all the world will sing their praise to you. Forgive me when I fall short and don’t give you the honor you are due. Bless this poor forsaken world and all those who are lost and looking for their way. Help me be a shining beacon, forever praising, to show them the way to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.