Singing has always been a way for the people of God to express their joy in the Lord, and their appreciation of the truth. A singing Christian is a healthy, happy soul, spiritually speaking. Sometimes younger ones don't think it is "cool" to sing, but let us learn to lift up our hearts and voices to praise the Lord Jesus, who has done so much for us. Over and over again in the Bible we read of those who sang. Here are a few examples: Moses & Israel: "Then sang Moses and the children of Israel." Exodus 15:1
Deborah & Barak:
"Then sang Deborah and Barak...Praise ye the Lord."
Judges 5:1, 2
200 Men & Women:
"And there were among them two hundred singing men and singing women." Ezra 2:65
Jesus & His Disciples:
"And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives." Matthew 26:30
Paul & Silas:
"And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises." Acts 16:25 The world has its songs without much real meaning, but God has given us a vast heritage of good, Scriptural, Christ-exalting hymns. I am thankful that when I was younger I took the time to memorize many of them, and to learn the tunes as well. Try to learn one a week! The Spirit of God can bring them back to you at times during your life when they will be a source of strength, comfort, refreshment, and edification.
"Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." Ephesians 5:19
When we arrive in glory we will all sing the song of heaven...the song of the redeemed. There will be no silent voices when we are gathered around the Lamb in the Father's house. What a grand, harmonious anthem with fill the vault's of heaven in that day. Let us learn now the song that will continue for eternity!
"And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy."
Revelation 5:9
Sing, sing, ye saints of Jesus,
Sing of His love and grace;
Sing of His saving power,
Redemption's story trace.
Sing as a ransomed people,
Sing with a joyful heart,
Sing, sing, until in heaven,
We praise in full, not part.