How can we join creation in praising God as Psalm 98:7 describes? Setting the Scene: Psalm 98:7 in Context “Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it.” (Psalm 98:7) Psalm 98 celebrates the LORD’s salvation and kingship. Verses 4-6 summon people to shout, sing, and play instruments; verse 7 widens the call to the entire created order. Creation is not silent—its very existence rings with God’s glory (Psalm 19:1). Creation Already Praises God • The heavens proclaim His handiwork day after day (Psalm 19:1-2). • Trees “clap their hands” and mountains “sing” at His triumph (Isaiah 55:12). • Every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and in the sea blesses the Lamb (Revelation 5:13). • Nature obeys His voice—winds and waves recognize their Maker (Mark 4:39-41). Our Call: Join the Choir Human praise is not an optional add-on; it is our designed role as image-bearers (Genesis 1:27). When we praise, we align with the ongoing worship already rising from land and sea. Romans 1:20 states that creation leaves mankind “without excuse”; therefore, our verbal, intelligent praise gives voice to what the inanimate and non-rational proclaim wordlessly. Practical Ways to Resound with Creation Speak • Read Psalms aloud outdoors—let Scripture mingle with birdsong. • Share testimonies of God’s works; vocal praise knits human voices to creation’s chorus. Sing • Join congregational singing; corporate melody mirrors creation’s unity. • Craft personal songs drawn from natural imagery—echo Psalm 148’s catalog of praising creatures. Serve • Steward the earth (Genesis 2:15). Caring for soil, water, and wildlife honors the Creator and sustains the stage on which His glory resounds. • Reduce waste, plant trees, guard habitats—acts that protect the “sea and all that fills it.” Celebrate • Mark seasons God established (Genesis 8:22) with gratitude—harvest festivals, sunrise services, star-gazing nights. • Observe Sabbath rest outdoors; let silence amplify awareness of God’s artistry. Contemplate • Meditate on specific facets of nature—waves’ rhythm, stars’ vastness—and trace each back to God’s attributes: power, fidelity, majesty. • Keep a “creation journal” noting daily glimpses of God’s glory. Proclaim • Use art, photography, writing to showcase creation’s praise and direct viewers to the Creator. • Integrate environmental beauty into worship spaces—visual reminders of Psalm 98:7. Living Echoes of Praise When our voices, choices, and lifestyles harmonize with nature’s constant doxology, we fulfill Psalm 98:7. From ocean depths to city streets, the world becomes a resonant chamber for the glory of the LORD. Key Takeaways • Creation is already praising; believers consciously join the song. • Verbal, musical, practical, and contemplative actions weave our praise into nature’s symphony. • Aligning with creation’s worship magnifies the King who “comes to judge the earth with righteousness” (Psalm 98:9). |
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