The verses I chose for today are from Day 9 of the study. We were to read Psalm 95, and the verses to SOAP were Psalm 95:1-2. ( Just a reminder that the S is for Scripture -- just write it out -- and the O is for Observation, the A is for Application and the P is for prayer -- concerning how you'll apply this verse or praise for what it means to you. And if you've never tried this simple method, I hope that you will give it a try and see if you find it as helpful as I do.)
S= "O come, let us sing unto the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
"Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms." (Psalm 95:1-2)
O= This is an exhortation to worship. Its intended audience is obviously God's people.
There are a number of repeated words and phrases in these two verses."O come" (v.1); "let us come" (v.2); "let us sing" (v.1); "let us make a joyful noise" (v.1); "let us come" (v.2). Both verses contain the phrase "make a joyful noise."
Basically there are four exhortations:
1) Let us sing unto the LORD.
2) Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
3) Let us come before God's presence with thanksgiving.
4) Let us make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms.
A= I am to be singing to the Lord and making a joyful noise unto Him. He is the Rock of my salvation -- what a most meaningful name that is! -- and worthy of my highest praise. My joy at being His redeemed child ought to result in exultant praise to Him for all that He has done. He is always present with me -- and thus, I ought to be continually thankful. I don't have to physically go anywhere to come before His presence, for He is always with me.
When I come to Him in prayer, thanksgiving must be a key component along with praise.
To me, the phrase "make a joyful noise" implies that my praise and thanksgiving may well be overheard by others and may be a testimony to them of the greatness of God.
P= "Lord, I do joyfully praise You for all that You are -- the Rock of my salvation and so much more! I praise You for all that you have done for me in providing the means of salvation and giving me a new life as Your redeemed child.
"May I live a life that brings honor and glory to You so that "many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD" (Psalm 40:3).
"With a thankful, joyful heart, I praise You, in Jesus' name, Amen."
And that concludes our little Thanksgiving Sunday Scripture series. I hope it was a blessing!
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