“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.” Psalm 95:1-2
“Come” … the psalm begins with energy and delight at the prospect of worshiping God in the temple. The use of psalms in worship has been traditional for thousands of years.
The Hebrew word translated “rock” can also mean “cliff face” or “massive rock” or “boulder.” Psalms use these terms interchangeably for a place of refuge or hiding; thus, the phrase “the Rock of my salvation”.
“Come before him” means to “enter God’s presence”, which typically refers to visiting the temple or tabernacle for worship.
Some days we all struggle to come into God’s presence with such exuberance and humility. Thankfully, the psalmist directs us not to self-generated emotions, but to remember the God we worship. He is our Creator, who has formed and protected us by His strong hands. And He is our Good Shepherd, who has made us the sheep of His loving hand.
God’s blessing on your day…