O CLAP your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph and songs of joy! Psalm 47:1 AMPC
The Inspiration:
The sons of Korah are credited with this psalm. Along with David, these are the next most popular names linked to psalms and songs. Not much is known of them, but one thing is clear: they knew the value and impact of praising God, and they did it regularly. What is it that I am known for? It is not about world knowing me, but that in my little sphere of influence, what I am known for? Am I known as a child of God, or do I have to struggle to even let people know where I stand on any issue at all? The world is in need of lasting standards, which will outlast the fickle nature of the world. Is my life reflecting that standard? The sons of Korah call us all, irrespective of age, gender or culture to come before the Lord in clapping, shouting and rejoicing.
The Expectation:
You cannot clap or shout if there is no good reason to. There would have been an event, or a story that will be the basis of your clapping and shouting. In this verse, at least two reasons are given. One is the fact that there is triumph. If there were no wars, you can't speak of triumph. If there were no struggles, you cannot speak of victory. It means that these sons had experienced some battles, but they could break out in song because they had seen victory. Like them, nothing has changed for us. We would also have our own challenges and struggles, but we can also, with the heart of faith, break out into song for all the amazing things that are ahead. Can my heart rejoice, even in the face of all that is going on around me? Can God trust my heart that, no matter what comes, I will always praise Him?
The Conclusion:
This is a call for a reaction; when I have had a personal encounter with God, you cannot be silent. When God does as He pleases, you cannot help but kneel amazed at the greatness and power of this God. There is a time to sing quietly to God, but this verse today enjoins us to sing and about. Men must hear us, and then ask for the reason for our reaction. I must sing and shout, because it is a loud testament to what is also ahead. When I praise God for what he has done in the past, He is really motivated to do even much more in the future. He has won the victory, and has delivered it into my hands. All I need to do is maintain that victory, and I must daily appreciate God for all He has is and done for me. God's time of favour is here.
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