A New Song
O sing unto the LORD a new song; for He hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and His holy arm, hath gotten Him the victory.
The LORD hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
He hath remembered His mercy and His truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
-- Psalm 98:1-3 KJVB
This passage is an excerpt of one of the Royal Psalms (Psalms 93 through 99), which God is praised as the King of His people. In this song of praise, “victory” and “salvation” allude to the same thing. The word translated as “victory” in verse one is the Hebrew word transliterated as “yasha” and meaning “to save” or “to deliver.” The word “salvation” in verses two and three are the Hebrew word transliterated as “yeshuah” and meaning “salvation” or “deliverance.” And so the passage is a song of salvation.
For the Christian, the work of God’s redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ is a work of wonder. Consider all of the steps, from before the beginning of time through its consummation, and beyond. It is God’s doing and it is truly marvelous!
Consider, too, the difficulties appointed for and overcome by Jesus, God in human form. Consider His setting aside of power, His service, His discouragement, His suffering, and His death. Let us praise Him for fulfilling the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament. God gave Jesus, His Son, to be not only a Light to the Gentiles, but the glory of His people Israel.
Let us put away our old, vain and petty songs for new songs of joy and thanksgiving. Let our lives celebrate and praise Jesus Christ, our Redeemer.
The LORD hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
He hath remembered His mercy and His truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
-- Psalm 98:1-3 KJVB
This passage is an excerpt of one of the Royal Psalms (Psalms 93 through 99), which God is praised as the King of His people. In this song of praise, “victory” and “salvation” allude to the same thing. The word translated as “victory” in verse one is the Hebrew word transliterated as “yasha” and meaning “to save” or “to deliver.” The word “salvation” in verses two and three are the Hebrew word transliterated as “yeshuah” and meaning “salvation” or “deliverance.” And so the passage is a song of salvation.
For the Christian, the work of God’s redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ is a work of wonder. Consider all of the steps, from before the beginning of time through its consummation, and beyond. It is God’s doing and it is truly marvelous!
Consider, too, the difficulties appointed for and overcome by Jesus, God in human form. Consider His setting aside of power, His service, His discouragement, His suffering, and His death. Let us praise Him for fulfilling the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament. God gave Jesus, His Son, to be not only a Light to the Gentiles, but the glory of His people Israel.
Let us put away our old, vain and petty songs for new songs of joy and thanksgiving. Let our lives celebrate and praise Jesus Christ, our Redeemer.
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