Psalm 98 pictures all creation taking part in vibrant praise and exaltation. In fact, God is so great that the psalmist orders people to offer jubilant praises using their voices, their harps, their trumpets, and their ram's horns. Everything is to respond to God’s love for His people.
The psalmist begins with Sing to the Lord a new song . . . (v. 1a NIV) He recounts God’s salvation and faithfulness for His people. Then the psalmist expands the scenario to include all of creation: Let the sea resound, and everything in it . . . Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy. . . . (v. 7a,8 NIV)
Why the animation? To personify joy—to provide a vivid image of an unguarded response to an awesome God.
Earthly Lords and Kings are objects of praise. When they appear before their subjects, waves of adulation rise to meet them. And when the heavenly King makes His presence known, all creation responds.
[S]hout for joy before the LORD, the King. (v. 6b)
Originally published August 6, 1982.
Why the animation? To personify joy—to provide a vivid image of an unguarded response to an awesome God.
Earthly Lords and Kings are objects of praise. When they appear before their subjects, waves of adulation rise to meet them. And when the heavenly King makes His presence known, all creation responds.
[S]hout for joy before the LORD, the King. (v. 6b)
Originally published August 6, 1982.
Picture: Flower with butterfly, Arizona, 2008. Photo by Patty.
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