It has struck me lately as i've been reading psalms, that David (and Asaph and dudes) poured out his heart to God - all the muck, but also the boundless praise. Even between verses of his asking God to destroy his enemies- are interspersed with verses of confidence that God has good in mind for him, that God would indeed act on his behalf. pretty wild! (see Psalm 57:4-5)
But the part that has really impressed me was the creative expressions of praise that David gave to the created world.
For example: Psalm 96:11-13 "Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy; they will sing before the Lord for he comes, he comes to judge the earth."
Now hang on before you glaze over here....try to picture this! The sound of rejoicing filtering down to you as you sit out in your yard today, as you walk down the street...how about, the sound of cheering and celebration coming from the ocean or a lake. Imagine that! The sound building to a crescendo......
And on that walk through the park, it is faint at first and you look for birds, but the distinct sound of singing begins to register to you...until you realize it is the trees!!
The created world knows its Maker! (trees have measurable intelligence, i once heard) How much more can we know Him - He who loves us and sent his Son on the ultimate rescue mission, out of heartsick, lovesick affection for us...
Be jubilant, my friends. We have much to celebrate!!
tschus!
