A song to remember

Ascribe greatness to our God. He is the Rock, His work is perfect.  — Deuteronomy 32:3-4

I was delighted when I received a free gift in the mail— a CD of Scripture set to music. After listening to it several times, some of the melodies took root in my mind. Before long, I could sing the words to a couple of verses in the book of Psalms without the help of the recording.

Music can help us recall words and ideas we might otherwise forget. God knew that the Israelites would forget Him when they entered the Promised Land (Deut. 31:20). They would forsake Him, turn to idols, and trouble would follow (vv.16-18). Because of this, He asked Moses to compose a song and teach it to the Israelites so they could remember their past closeness with Him and the sin that hurt their relationship (31:19-22). Perhaps most important, God wanted His nation to recall His character: “[God] is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice, a God of truth and without injustice; righteous and upright is He” (32:4).

Consider what God might want you to remember about Him today. Is it His power, His holiness, His love, or His faithfulness? Can you think of a song that celebrates God’s character? Sing it in your heart to the Lord (Eph. 5:19).

                 — Jennifer Benson Schuldt

Give me a spirit of praise, dear

Lord, That I may adore Your name,

Sing praises from the depths

of a grateful heart To the One

who is always the same.

                                  —  Dawe

READ: Deuteronomy 31:16-22

Remembering God’s goodness

puts a song in your heart.

The Bible in one year:

• Genesis 49-50; Matthew 13:31-58