PSALM 95
God is great (1–7a)! This is a call to jubilant worship, not just participation in services as usual. He invites us to “shout joyfully” and to “kneel before the Lord.” Why? Because God is great! He is a great Creator and a great King, and we are privileged to be His people.
God is grieved (7b–11). The opposite of a worshiping heart that pleases the Lord is a hard heart that grieves the Lord. Imagine seeing God’s wonders and not submitting gladly to Him! The unbelieving Jews paid a high price for their sin: they died in the wilderness and never entered the Promised Land (Heb. 3–4).
Do you want to enjoy your life of faith? Then take time to see the greatness of God and to praise Him. Do you want to inherit all that God has planned for you in this life? Then give yourself to worship and praise. A hard heart leads to a hard life, so keep your heart tender before God.