LET US COME BEFORE HIM WITH THANKSGIVING AND EXTOL HIM WITH MUSIC AND SONG. ( Psalm 95:2 *NIV )
Dear Charles, Now it is written that we should SPEAK TO ONE ANOTHER WITH PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS. SING AND MAKE MUSIC IN YOUR HEART TO THE LORD. ( Ephesians 5:19-20 ) So Charles, we will turn to the Book of Psalms. The Hebrew word for Psalm is [mizmar]. This Hebrew word is derived from the verb [zamar] which means "To Make Music."
Therefore the Book of Psalms is the hymnal of ancient Israel. While the lyrics are preserved, the music originally written to accompany them has been lost to the ages. For only the occasional musical notations are left. For instance many are directed "To The Chief Musician," while others call for musical accompaniment.
As an example Psalm 4 calls for stringed instruments; Psalm 5 for flutes; Psalm 6 for the eight-stringed harp; and Psalm 8 for the instrument of Gath *NKJV, or according to Gittith *NIV. It's true meaning is unknown to us today.
You will even find that some of the Hymns that we use today were inspired by the words of a particular Psalm. Some of those Hymns are as follows:
Psalm 23 inspired: 1. The King Of Love MY Shepard Is 2. My Shepard Shall Supply My Need 3. The Lord Is My Shepard
Psalm 46 inspired: 1. A Mighty Fortress Is My God
Psalm 61 inspired: 1. Hiding In Thee ( O Safe to the Rock that is Higher Than I )
Psalm 87 inspired: 1. Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken
Psalm 90 inspired: 1. O God, Our Help In Ages Past
Psalm 100 inspired: 1. All People That On Earth Do Dwell 2. Before Jehovah's Awful Throne
Psalm 103 inspired: 1. Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Psalm 104 inspired: 1. O Worship The King, All Glorious Above
Psalm 126 inspired: 1. Bring In The Sheaves
So the next time you sing or hear one of those beautiful Hymns, remember that it was inspired by the words of a 3,000 year old Psalm.
Have a wonderful Sunday Charles, and may it be filled with music. Amen.
With My Love & Prayers, your servant Allen [ Prayer Requests---Contact Us---Bible Study---*Donations* ] [ Audio---Subscribe---Change of Address---Unsubscribe ] at: http://www.godsminute.org Apostle Paul Ministries, P O Box 55996, Hayward, CA 94545 This Daily Message was sent by request to: Charles Leblanc at
THEN THE LORD SAID TO NOAH, "COME INTO THE ARK, YOU AND ALL YOUR HOUSEHOLD, BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN YOU ARE RIGHTEOUS BEFORE ME IN THIS GENERATION." ( GENESIS 7:1 * NKJV )
Dear Charles, We all know the story of Noah's Ark, however we may have overlooked important lessons from Noah's experience. Well lucky you, for today we will take a look at them. For this week I received the following message from one of our subscribers. Now I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I have, and perhaps have a laugh or two as well.
It is titled..... Everything we need to know about life, we can learn from Noah's Ark...
One: Don't miss the boat.
Two: Remember that we are all in the same boat.
Three: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.
Four: Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
Five: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
Six: Build your future on high ground.
Seven: For safety sake, travel in pairs.
Eight: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.
Nine: When you're stressed, float a while.
Ten: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
Eleven: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.
Twelve: Not everybody is always welcome. In Noah's case, the woodpecker might have to go! .....Author Unknown ______________________
Have a Wonderful Weekend Charles, and may God Bless You! Amen.
In HIS Love & Service, Pastor Allen [ Prayer Requests---Contact Us---Bible Study---*Donations* ] [ Audio---Subscribe---Change of Address---Unsubscribe ] at: http://www.godsminute.org Apostle Paul Ministries, P O Box 55996, Hayward, CA 94545 This daily message was sent by request to: Charles Leblanc at
BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE; DO NOT BE AFRAID, NOR BE DISMAYED, FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO. ( JOSHUA 1:9 * NKJV )
Dear Charles, Whenever you become fearful know that: THE LORD, HE IS THE ONE WHO GOES BEFORE YOU. HE WILL BE WITH YOU, HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU; DO NOT FEAR NOR BE DISMAYED. ( DEUTERONOMY 31:8 )
After all, when we are fearful we worry and tend to build mountains out of mole hills in our minds. Now things rarely ever materialize nearly as bad as we then have anticipated. Thus we have become fearful for nothing, and remember that fear is the opposite of faith!
Now God has even promised us: WHEN YOU PASS THROUGH THE WATERS, I WILL BE WITH YOU; AND THROUGH THE RIVERS, THEY SHALL NOT OVERFLOW YOU. WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE FIRE, YOU SHALL NOT BE BURNED, NOR SHALL THE FLAMES SCORCH YOU. ( ISAIAH 43:2 ) This verse is referring to the Children passing through the Red Sea, and also the protection HE gave to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, in the fiery furnace. Both are good examples of how God has helped HIS Children in the past!
Therefore King David was able to boldly say: "YEA, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL; FOR YOUR ROD AND STAFF, THEY COMFORT ME. ( PSALM 23:4 )
So Charles, when you become worried or fearful know that God will help you, just as HE has done for His Children in the past! Therefore; you may boldly say: THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION; WHOM SHALL I FEAR? THE LORD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE; OF WHOM SHALL I BE AFRAID? Amen! ( PSALM 27:1 )
In HIS Love & Service, Pastor Allen [ Prayer Requests---Contact Us---Bible Study---*Donations* ] [ Audio---Subscribe---Change of Address---Unsubscribe ] at: http://www.godsminute.org Apostle Paul Ministries, P O Box 55996, Hayward, CA 94545 This Daily Message was sent by request to: Charles Leblanc at