Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Music is integral to the Psalms. The 81st chapter focuses on praising Jehovah. Music and worship of our God are made for each other. The Israelites sang to Him each time He delivered them. The Psalmist reminds us of the first of the Ten Commandments. The Israelites are reminded of Yahweh’s promises.

Psalms 88 is written by the sons of Korah. This family is also related to Asaph. They were Levites and given duties of being gatekeepers at the Temple along with leading the worship. In this song, they ask Yahweh to listen to their prayers. They believe their troubles are overwhelming them to the point of death. They also ask if dead people praise God? As we all do, they are blaming the Lord for their hardships that are a result of their disobedience. Have you cried out to Him for relief of results from your own actions? I think most of us have.

The Sabbath is an important day for the Hebrews. Psalm Ninety-Two is for the weekly celebration of Jehovah. The lyre and harp are used to praise Him on this special day. His deeds and works are proclaimed. The wicked are condemned, the righteous are praised and the Lord is exalted. Not bad for a worship song on the day of rest.

Another short song is chapter 93 of Psalms. Majesty and strength are used to describe Yahweh. He is from all eternity, meaning He has no beginning or end. When you are asked who created God, the answer is no one. He has always existed and that is what makes Him God. That is also what Jehovah means. I am that I am. Literally, it means I have always existed, and I will always be. Mightiness and holiness are attributed to God. The statutes or laws He has given us still stand even if most of us ignore them.

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