I love Exodus 15 when Moses and the people of Israel sang a song to the Lord. Scripture does not say who wrote the song, but I suspect it was Moses. We do not often picture our great leaders sitting around writing songs, but I think this pleased the Lord in a way all of our busyness and activity can't possibly.
Why did Moses write this song? The reason is obvious; God had just worked a series of miracles that released the people of Israel from 400 years of captivity and fulfilled God's promise to Moses made back at the burning bush.
Why do we not write songs? Is it perhaps that we do not see God's hand moving mightily because we are not stepping out on faith in God and seeing that which only God can do? When God spared Isaac from Abraham's blade, Scripture says Abraham worshiped. I bet he sang. When Moses saw what God had done, he sang. When God gave Hannah a son, she sang. When God revealed His plan to Mary, she sang. When we see God work in our lives we should sing too.
So, in the spirit of this post, I have written a song. It's not a good song, but it is my song. It has no rhyme, but it does have a reason. I love the Lord. How about if you write a song and post it up?
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Keith's Song
I will sing of the Lord, of His beauty and love.
His promise is secure, His Word will never fail.
God has spoken, spoken to my heart.
His passion for His people compels me to love, love those whom He loves.
Why do I fear? Why do I doubt?
My Lord has never done me wrong.
His goodness flows beyond measure.
Comfort to the troubled heart is His way.
His compassions fail not.
Take strength in the Lord.
Look upon His beautiful face.
A rainbow hung in the sky. My heart raced.
Colors so bright, so beautiful.
Its perfections cause my heart to worship.
Praise our glorious God, crowned with the rainbow.
It's ends touch the earth, its arches circle the heavens.
God's promise is forever.
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Yesterday Anne and I were driving home from piano and saw the most beautiful, perfect, and bright rainbow I have ever seen. It was also a double rainbow on the ends. It was so clear you felt like you could just reach out and touch it. We stopped and looked for about 5 minutes. We worshiped God together there on the side of the road.
Anne showed me a website on youtube of a guy who saw a similar rainbow. He too worshiped, even to the point of tears. What amazes me about this youtube video is it has had 26 million, yes, MILLION views; views of a guy freaking out over a rainbow.
Why do rainbows do that to us? They remind us of God's promise and faithfulness.
Go check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI
I lover you all,
Keith
I remember quite well studying this passage of scripture and was blown away by this song of praise, adoration, and glory to God describing His character, nature, and how He brings glory to himself. And isn't it interesting in what seems like a spontaneous song, no thank yous are sung to God but it was all about him as the Great Redeemer. And one other thing that has stuck with me, instead of Moses moving the people along and getting the heck out of there, Moses, their leader, chooses to take the time to celebrate God's goodness, protection, and deliverance in worship to God, the ultimate Leader!
ReplyDeleteExcellent song of praise in deed. If I may, let me also share mine.
ReplyDeleteHere I Am
I'm standing Lord to where I am
All because of Your grace and loving arm
I would not and cannot imagine
Where would I be, but here I am
Without You Lord I would be lost
Lost and consumed without a cost
But because You showed me through the cross
I'm standing Lord, and here I am
Here I am with heart a new
Full of love and praise for You
Show me the way, the cost, the price
It will be well worth for You my Christ
Here I am, oh Lord, here I am
Surrendered to the Great I am
Uphold me Lord until I come
To the promise land, my King I'll come