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Psalm 65:1a "Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion..."

Day 254 – Psalm 65

“Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion…” Psalm 65:1a

SUPERSCRIPTION

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song.

We have three standard features in this superscription.

1. The author is identified as David.

2. The Chief Musician is once again mentioned.

3. This psalm was meant to be sung as a song (of praise).

THE SUBJECT OF SINGING PRAISES TO GOD IN WORSHIP

Frequently, the subject of singing praises to God is dealt with. Two lines of thoughts prevail.

1. God is to be praised for who He is.

2. God is to be praised for what He has done for His people.

These lines of thought cannot be faulted. It is both natural and logical that songs of praise should be composed and sung to the glory of God. However, both lines of thought may be classified as “Responsive”. The grateful believer sings praises to God as his essential and appropriate response.

TAKING PRAISE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Would it be possible to take the singing of praise to God to another level? The following text would suggest that this is possible.

“Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion;
And to You the vow shall be performed.”
Psalm 65:1

1. A new level

a) Praise in this context is associated with worship (in Zion or Jerusalem).
b) Praise is prepared ahead of time.
c) Praise is associated with a “vow”.

2. Vowing to sing praises to God

a) This is more than just an appropriate response.
b) The making of a vow to God would suggest that a solemn oath had been made; David showed no fear of making this solemn vow to praise God.