TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Psalms 40:3
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​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
3. A H H P A N S I M M E P U O G M S S I A F A S T I T L

Notes on this verse:

Partly by giving me new matter or occasion for a song; and partly by inspiring me with the very words of it. “A new song” (see note on Psalm 33:3).

“Even praise unto our God”: “To our God;” identifying himself, as the Messiah does, with his people, and expressing the idea that the new song of praise was appropriate to them as well as to “himself.” Since they would be benefited by his work, and since God was their God as well as his (compare John 20:17).

“Many shall see it, and fear”: (compare Deut. 13:11; 17:13; 19:20; 21:21), where the phrase, “all Israel shall hear and fear,” is used of the effect produced by the capital punishment of a high-handed transgressor of the Law. There may be an allusion here to Absalom’s end, which was probably followed by a certain number of executions.

“And shall trust in the Lord”: Shall confide in God. Shall put their trust in him and shall become his true worshippers and friends.

Not only has this song come into my heart, but is springing forth from my mouth as well. I love the Scripture that says, Jesus sang a song with the disciples. Probably it was a Psalm that they sang together. (Verse 3 above), leaves no doubt what this song is about. It is a song of praise. I believe singing is a vital part of church services. Praise and worship songs prepare the heart to receive the sermon. Many a person has been saved by singing and hearing songs sung in praise and worship. In one Sunday service, someone I know was gloriously delivered of alcohol addiction while a prayer was being sung. We will sing a new song of praise and thanksgiving around the throne of God in heaven.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

March 18
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Old Testament
Deuteronomy 9-12  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 65  —  3.0 minutes

New Testament
Matthew 26:57-75  —  4.5 minutes
Romans 11:25-36  —  2.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 18.0 minutes