INTRODUCTION

Throughout the history of mankind, various motives have moved men to sing unto the Lord. Some sang as a testimony of some specific thing God had done for them (Exodus 15:1Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
See All...; Psalm 126:1-2 [1] When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. [2] Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
See All...). Some sang in order to teach truths set forth in the word of God (Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
See All...; Psalm 101:1I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
See All...). Some even sang songs that would testify against them in times of disobedience (Deuteronomy 31:19Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.
See All...). Though some things have changed throughout history, God’s people still ought to be singing songs of personal testimony like My Jesus, I Love Thee , songs that teach like Holy and Reverend Is the Name , and songs that witness against disobedience like He Was Not Willing .

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) There are many reasons to sing: when we feel good (James 5:13Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
  See All...b), during troubles (Acts 16:25And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
  See All...), when we want to praise God (Psalm 69:30I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
  See All...). It's also a command (Psalm 100:2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
  See All...) and Jesus sang (Hebrews 2:12Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
  See All...).
• Why do you sing? How often do you take time to consider the message of the songs you sing? Do your songs line up with scriptural reasons for singing?
• Make a list of your favorite songs. What are the purposes or reasons for singing each song? Do these reasons testify as to why these songs would be your favorite?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to help your choice of songs to please Him.
• Ask God to show you reasons to sing unto Him.

HYMN

My Redeemer

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