October 3, 2025 – SING!

SING!
October 3, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 81:1
Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     We have all been there at some point in our lives. At the local school play or a church program, where the children are all brought out on stage, lined up perfectly, dressed so appropriately, and then they are asked to sing.

     Occasionally, you will get the child prodigy who can actually carry a tune. However, most often you have three groups of children. The ones who look dazed at the fact that there are so many people looking back at them. They have this sort of “deer caught in the headlights” look on their face. Sometimes they mumble a word or two, but usually, it is nothing. Then there are the ones who are trying. They do not sing loud or soft or even on key, for that matter. Nevertheless, they are participating. Most often, there are one or two who sing as loudly as they possibly can, almost to the point of screaming the words. You cannot shake them with laughter. You cannot even embarrass them by pointing. They are going to sing no matter what. Why? It is because they want to. In addition, if they are singing a song about a loving mom, dad, or grandparents, it will even bring a sentimental tear to an eye here and there. And do you know what? I have never seen one parent actually die from embarrassment or get up and leave the room. No matter what their child did, this was their child, and they loved them.

     Our verse today says Sing aloud; make a joyful noise unto God. Our heavenly Father does not care about the quality of our voice. He cares about the content of our hearts. So, SING!

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

   There is a time and place for quality singing. Soloists and special music should have a pleasant sound. Nevertheless, God wants to hear His children sing because they are happy. He has put a new song in our hearts. So let it out.

What song comes to mind that will glorify God today?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  October 3, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Jeremiah 33, 34 / Psalm 81
Proverbs 3 / Acts 12

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Song of So. 7-8  /  Eph. 1