Ephesians 5:19-20 Speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, [offering praise by] singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (AMP).
Songs are an expression of ecstasy, elation and excitement. When we make melody in our heart, there will be music in our lips. When our heart is light, enthused and enlivened our tongue will be filled with songs of praise. When Moses and the Israelites crossed the Red sea miraculously, when they stepped over the dread, death and danger victoriously; when they saw their enemy, armies, the horsemen and the chariots of the Pharaoh drowned in the same sea that gave them way they bursted into songs and singing. “I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted, Both horse and driver He has hurled into the sea (Exodus 15:1). The experience of “Crossing the Red Sea” became a song of elation! Joyfulness, gratitude and thankfulness are very contagious. As soon as Moses finished his song of praise and thanksgiving, Miriam the prophet, Aaron’s sister, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women followed her, with timbrels and dancing (Exodus 15:20). Singing, exalting and praising soon turned into dancing, musical performances and worship. Songs and singing is a language and an expression of gratitude.
Singing should never be a formality in our lives. We must mean what we sing and say, if not, we must be composed and quiet until the clutter that is clouding our heart is offloaded at the feet of the cross. A.W. Tozer — ‘Christians don’t tell lies they just go to church and sing them.’
Singing is an expression of ecstasy:
1. Exhilaration: When we lament rather than laud, fear will grow and faith will die. Moses and the people could have stopped to talk about their experience; about the fierce army and how narrow the escape was, but talking would have resulted in terror. Excitement must turn into exhilaration if not it will transform into lamentation.
2. Inspiration: Singing inspires those around us. The song of Moses enthused Miriam and the women to bring out their timbrels, traditional music and dancing to express their gratitude. As we start expressing His goodness, we will discover more of His kindness, gracefulness and graciousness. “You stretch out your right hand, and the earth swallows your enemies. In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed” (Exodus 15:12-13).
3. Exultation: Expressions of exultation will stir us to detail the power and grandeur of God. “In the greatness of your majesty you threw down those who opposed you”. By the blast of your nostrils the waters piled up. The surging waters stood up like a wall; the deep waters congealed in the heart of the sea (Exodus 15:7-8). The deeper we delve into the details of our deliverance the greater our exultation, admiration and jubilation will be.
Only songs of praise not lamentation, exhilaration not mourning and exultation not complaining would get the attention of Heaven. Turn your everyday mercies and miracles into a song. Making melody in our hearts about every little mercy, miracle and mystery will keep us humble, grateful and appreciative.
Psalms 98:4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, You are my mighty warrior, You are majestic in power and in the greatness of your majesty you shattered the enemy on the cross. Through you I am victorious, triumphant and a champion over sin, curse and sickness. Amen
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