I am a frequent reader of the Psalms. They are a collection of Scripture that proclaim the faithfulness and goodness of God.
As I read Psalm 34 this morning, I thought of some Scripture in the New Testament that are companion verses:
- Psalm 34:3: Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.
- Hebrews 10:24-25: Let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works, not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.
Did you notice the two words that are repeated in the two verses above? They are “let us.” These two words speak of the power of encouragement, and this to be the voice of a choir—not a solo performance.
In Ephesians 5, Paul said you should “Let God fill you with the Holy Spirit. When you are filled with the Spirit, you are empowered to speak to each other in the soulful words of pious songs, hymns, and spiritual songs; to sing and make music with your hearts attuned to God; and to give thanks to God the Father every day through the name of our Lord Jesus the Anointed for all He has done . . . The Spirit-filled life is not just for a special few; it is the normal Christian life, and it affects everything, including how we live in community and how we treat others at home (~The Voice).
When you reflect on the goodness of God, you can project a refrain of faithfulness by singing and making music in your heart. I encourage you to call or text a friend and share a Scripture or song with them. Do this and you will magnify God and exalt His name together.