DCLM Higher Everyday 25 November 2022 — Sacred Songs
DCLM Higher Everyday 25 November 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Sacred Songs
TOPIC: SACRED SONGS
TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 6:1-5
1Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
2And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.
3And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.
4And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.
5And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
MEMORY VERSE: “And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals” (2 SAMUEL 6:5).
MESSAGE:
Emily MCkendr in the International Magazine for Pastors, describes songs as, “Powerful instruments used by God in regenerating human hearts.” In evangelistic work, gospel songs cannot be treated as of little value.
According to D. L. Moody, “Singing does at least as much as preaching to impress the Word of God upon people’s minds. Ever since God first called me, the importance of praise expressed in song has grown upon me.”
This is very true as many people have been saved, developed and established in the faith through gospel hymns and songs. Others have been healed physically, spiritually and emotionally.
Are you hurting or overwhelmed by the troubles of life? Sing! Also, if you have the gift and a call to sing in your Church choir or write/produce Christian songs, do not hesitate to heed the call.
David was multi-talented – a king, warrior, writer and musician. In contemporary times, people like Frances J. Crosby, produced “Never Give Up”, Fanny Crosby, “Blessed Assurance,” John Newton, “Amazing Grace,” and Carl Boberg, “How Great Thou Art.” You can sing to God’s glory.
QUOTE: You can sing to God’s glory.
CHALLENGE: Sing sacred songs and not worldly songs.
PRAYER: Lord, grant that I sing to your glory, in Jesus’ name.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
