THURSDAY MANNA 20 NOVEMBER ‘25

Dr. Daniel O. C. | Nov 20, 2025

“SING JOYFULLY UNTO THE LORD”

Saints of God Most High, hear God’s word for you today:

“Let the faithful exult gloriously, let them sing for joy on their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their throats, but a two-edged sword in their hands” (Psalms 149:5-6).

Let the saints be joyful in the glory and beauty which God confers upon them; let them sing for joy upon their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their throats and a two-edged sword in their hands.

SING JOYFULLY UNTO THE LORD
He who sings drives away sorrow.
Those who wish to sing will always find a song. Families without song are unhappy families. A song will outlive sermons in the memory.

Everyone understands what singing is all about. Singing breaks the racial boundaries. Singing invades all territories and its language is universal. Singing cuts across races tribes, demography, geography and it is multi-cultural.

Most creatures, animals included respond to music, especially when expressed in songs. In the Holy Bible, songs play a prominent role in worship. Songs are introduced as part of worship session. Songs are also used on occasions of thanksgiving. Songs expresses the state of the mind.

(Psalms 81:1) “Sing aloud unto God our strength. Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.”
(Psalms 95:1) O Come, let us sing unto the Lord. Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation.

(Isaiah 30:29) You shall have a song as in the night.

(1 Corinthians 14:15) What is it then? I will pray with the spirit and understanding. I will sing with the spirit and also with understanding.

(Ephesians 5:19) Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.
(James 5:13) Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry, let him sing psalms.

Holy songs in true worship are indicative of inner joy and peace in the presence of God. When singing first appeared in the Holy Scriptures, it was a part of merry making in connection with entertaining guest and loved ones (Genesis 31:27).

As a religious rite, songs first appeared in the Book of Exodus when Moses and all Israel rejoiced at the disgraceful overthrow of the Egyptians(Exodus 15:1-5). Moses the great prophet also taught Israel some of his last warnings in a song (Deuterononmy 31:30-32:1-4).

David was received by women of Israel after his victory over Goliath with songs (1 Samuel 18:6-7).

Barzillai mentioned about singing men and women (2 Samuel 19:35). King David had a trained choir. Jesus our Lord also sang a hymn just before He went to the cross. (Matthew 26:30)

Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, O my soul!

Everybody shout, “PRAISE THE LORD!”

Shalom and good morning.

Dr. Daniel O. C.