Worship is what you’re going to do when you realise, discover and remember that God is God. When it comes to David, there’s no intent to find an off switch. Cause when there’s a revelation of God’s love and faithfulness, there’s no off switch to be found.
David’s encouragement to us is simply this: buckle up, sing loud, sing strong, and do it early in the morning.
And why? Because God is faithful and his love is great. So great that we we should get together and sing about it. So great that he must be exalted. And so great that the best thing that could possibly happen is for his glory to cover the whole earth.
There’s an interesting transition that happens in 108 as David moves from the worship of the God of the universe, to the same God who cares intimately about context, culture and geography. As you’re reading it, it may be the point at which you use a little interest. And, as you may have noticed, writers of worship songs find far greater inspiration from the first half of 108 than the second.
It’s the moment when some ancient near east geography might come in handy. Or not. For as you read these corporate prayers, remember: God cares about our worship, about all of His creation, and about our context too.
He cares about South Perth, Kensington, East Victoria Park…and wherever you live. He wants us to pray into our areas of influence. When we face adversity, he wants us to come to Him and ask for his wisdom, intervention and assistance.
As you read 108 this week, use it as a launchpad for praying for your ‘hood. That God’s Kingdom would come and His will would be done in your neighbourhood. And that the kingdom of God within you, as you follow Jesus, would be porous – it would leak out around you to season the streets and buildings where you live, work and play.
Through our God, we shall do valiantly.