The New Song

"Sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name; proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day." Psalm 96:1-2

What is so important about singing a new song? We always sing great songs to the Lord written by anointed song writers, which is wonderful. But over and over, David and other psalmists urge all the people of the earth to sing a new song! This kind of new means brand new. And he says "from day to day." Sing the Lord a brand new song every single day?!

I think most of the time I see this as poetry, sort of figuratively speaking. That they are so excited about the Lord that these words just erupt out of their mouths. But I think they are literally imploring us to sing a new song, every day.

A new song, from an individual, is incredibly unique. It doesn't matter what musical background they have, if any; they please the Lord greatly with their personal song for one very important reason: a new song comes from the heart. We so easily fall into patterns and habbits. Oftentimes, I find myself struggling to concentrate on what I'm singing and keeping my heart involved. Not so with a new song.A new song requires a heart alive, awake, and engaged. And it awakens the heart as well.

The New Song...so important. More to come.