Day 137

Psalm 50, 73-74. “Leading Worship”

Today—and for the next three days—we will be reading “Psalms of Asaph.”  Asaph and his sons, who worked under his direction, were given orders by King David to “proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals” (see 1 Chronicles 6:31-39; 15:16-17; 25:1-2).
Numerous Levites were given various responsibilities as it pertained to worship.  Asaph’s responsibility was to proclaim God’s messages.  That does not necessarily mean he wrote each of the psalms with his name attached to them, although he may have.  He may have collected various songs or documents he adapted for proclaiming God’s word.  Regardless, the words were expressions from his heart which he believed were appropriate words for the people.
All of that sounds very similar to the responsibilities certain individuals have in our churches today who lead us in worship.  It is important—and has been for thousands of years—that we have those who direct us to sing words proclaiming God’s messages.  Furthermore, it is important we have those who contribute with offering thanks and praise, and those who play instruments with that purpose.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?