God Sings! So Do We

I’ve heard it said that one unique feature of Christianity is that we sing. Songs of praise, worship, encouragement, exhortation, confidence… we are a singing people. Ever wonder why?

Some might say (and rightly so) it’s for the joy and hope we have as God’s redeemed children. And in that one word “children”, we may have our best answer. Ephesians 5:1says, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children."

I grew up in a musical family. My parents sang, so I sang. I imitated my parents. We imitate our Father God. And we know God is a singer because of Zephaniah 3:17-- "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."

Did you ever think that Jesus and His disciples probably sang songs of worship and praise together?

Scripture tells us in Hebrews 2:11,12 that Jesus sings:"Both the One who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. He (Jesus) says, "I will declare Your name to My brothers; in the presence of the congregation I will sing Your praises."

So let’s get imitating our Lord. Sing!