Praise Be Heard

 It would be quite the challenge to count the number of choices we make in one day: which clothes and shoes, foods, to nap or not, etc. Interestingly, we arrogantly claim freedom to choose when there really is no freedom at all. "Sing the glory of His Name; make His praise glorious." (Psalm 66:2). As best I recall that is an imperative sentence - one which instructs or commands, gives a directive. What [then] is the problem - why do we embrace that which is not freely ours? I suggest the problem dwells within the heart which has no genuine high regard for God. When we do not think rightly about God, we will always fail to acknowledge Him as worthy of our highest praise, and yes, the praise due Him. The writer of Hebrews describes praise as the "fruit of lips" (Hebrews 13:15), and David said "I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth." (Psalm 34:1). There are countless ways to give obey the command to make His praise glorious, but it must originate from a heart submitted and committed to The High King of Heaven Who listens longingly to His people. Let us begin even now to do as commanded: let God's praise be known!