Just after Moses' long speech, he
continues in a song reminding them of everything he just said. The
song gives a brief history of Israel. It reminds the people of
their mistakes, warns them to avoid repetition of those mistakes
and offers hope that comes only in trusting God. God had commanded
him to sing this song:
"Now write down the words of
this song, and teach it to the people of Israel. Teach them to sing
it, so it might serve as a witness against them." Deuteronomy
31:19
It is wonderful to see how music is
used throughout the Bible. And here music is used to help people to
remember what Moses just told them. A song is easier to remember
than a speech. So this song will remind them of what they are
supposed to do and it warns them to not drift away from what God
had planned for them.
There are several more examples of
music in the Bible. King David used music to bring comfort, to sing
praises to God and to teach people His ways. Miriam also used music
to celebrate their great escape from the Egyptians at the Red Sea.
And in Revelation 15 all the people who had been victorious over
the antichrist and the devil will stand before God, holding harps
that He had given them. And they will sing the song of Moses and
the song of the Lamb:
"Great and marvellous are Your
actions, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are Your ways, O King of
the nations. Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For
You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You,
for Your righteous deeds have been revealed." Revelation 15:3,
4
Spiritual songs are powerful and
have the ability to lift you up and to provide Word to you when you
need it most. I have found spiritual gospel songs uplifting and
nourishment for my spirit. I truly feel more alive when I listen to
it and sing along. I feel God's presence so much closer when I use
music to praise and worship Him. God has also used music to speak
to my heart. It has happened a couple of times that I had to make a
decision of some sort and a gospel song will well up in my heart
confirming just what I had to do. I have found it very helpful.
I have gospel music on as often as
I can in the car, not that all secular music is evil; I just like
to have the closeness of God surrounding me. It gives me peace, it
teaches me and it brings me into His presence. My wish is that the
same will be true for you. Let us enjoy the wonderful gift of music
and lift our hearts towards Him.
Thank you God for music. Music is
such a wonderful gift from You to be enjoyed. We cannot wait for
the day that we can all be in Your presence and sing along the
orchestra of all ages, praising and loving You. Amen