Make a joyful noise

When the Jews were released from captivity after a time of discipline at the hands of the Assyrians, and then later, the Babylonians, as well as their earlier rescue from slavery in Egypt, there were so many reasons for God’s people to shout aloud to Him in their Promised Land.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms” ~ Psalms 95:2

What better way to communicate to the Lord than through prayerful and joyous singing. In addition to the book of Psalms, God’s word is full of verses that encourage believers to worship him through music.

Ephesians 9:15 says we are to speak to each other in psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.

Colossians 3:16 says to let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

The word also says to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. No matter the skill or pitch of your vocal cords or whether you can even carry a tune, God is honored when the sound you make comes truly from a place of worship as all he really hears is the sound of your heart.