Psalms chapter eighty one begins with the heading, “[[To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph.]] which breaks down, “to the chief Musician” or “to the preeminent, overseeing superintendent or chief choir director” “upon Gittith” which means “on a wine press or Gittite harp”. “A Psalm” or “a melody or poem set to notes” “of Asaph” which means “belonging to Asaph whose name means gatherer and was a son of Berechiah and the chief Levite musician under David”, and in chapter eighty one and verse one of Psalms Asaph said, “Sing aloud unto God our strength”, where we read,
Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
The verse begins, “Sing aloud unto God our strength:” Asaph began with the words, “Sing aloud” or “give a ringing cry, shout for joy or exalt with singing” “unto God” which means “to the Divine judge, ruler and Supreme God” “our strength” or “our, Asaph and the people of Israel's, power, might and authority”. Asaph instructed his readers and listeners to make songs with their voices toward Jehovah God who was the people of Israel's power, might and authority.
The verse continues, “make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.” Asaph added the words, “make a joyful noise” or “shout, raise a sound, cry out and give a blast” “unto the God” which means “to the Divine judge, ruler and Supreme God” “of Jacob” or “belonging to Jacob whose name means heel holder or supplanter and is the son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham and father of the twelve patriarchs of the tribes of Israel”. Asaph instructed his readers and listeners to shout and raise a sound to the Divine judge Jehovah God who is the God of the people of “Jacob” or Israel.
When we consider the words in this verse, we see how Asaph exhorted his readers and listeners to make loud music with their voices unto Jehovah God and give a blast of sound to the Divine judge belonging to “Jacob” or Israel. Anyone who realizes how much God loves them and proved it by sending His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for their sins should sing and shout aloud unto Him. God's desire is to forgive our sins and grant us everlasting life, and when we believe and trust in His Son Jesus as our “Savior and Lord”, He will make provision for us in both of these. Let us join the exhortation of Asaph and “sing aloud unto God” and “make a joyful noise” unto Him for His provision of salvation for us.
Next time Asaph says, “Take a psalm, and bring here the timbrel”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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