Singing as a means of expression and communication of the gospel

Monday August 16, 2021

Theme : " Singing as a means of expression and communication of the gospel " Text : Psalms 113: 1-9

1. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! 2. Blessed be the name of the Lord, Now and forever! 3. From sunrise to sunset, praise the name of the Lord! 4. The LORD is high above all nations; his glory is above the heavens. 5. Who is like the Lord our God? He has his abode above; 6. He looks down on the heavens and on the earth. 7. From the dust he raises the poor, From the dunghill he raises the needy, 8. To make them sit with the great, With the great of his people. 9. He gives a house to her that was barren; He makes her a joyful mother among her children. Praise the Lord!

Let us remember :

This psalm is a hymn of joy and praise to glorify God. His works are so striking that no one could remain indifferent to his praise. The people of the Lord have recourse to songs to express their gratitude to Him and announce their blessings to men. Song becomes a powerful means of expression charged with the Holy Spirit, with power and strength to celebrate God; to announce his oracles. Through song we can communicate life, peace, joy, salvation, love in short, through hymns it is possible to build up and evangelize the body of Christ. This psalm is a compendium of rich and sublime words of gratitude rising to the Lord having two expressions: the poor raised from the dust, and the barren woman living among her sons. Hannah sang an almost similar song in 1 Samuel 2. Likewise, Mary sang almost the same words in Luke 1: 46-55. The common denominator is the name of the Lord who is exalted. Excellent Monday. Amen Alain Louz.-