Worship God in, for, and with!

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!
Psalm 150:6

The last entry in the book of Psalms is Psalm 150.  It is short—only six verses.  In it there is broad, yet vital instruction about worship.  Three little words outline the content: in, for and with.

Verse one calls us to praise the Lord in two places: In His sanctuary (the Church) and in His firmament (or under the skies.)  These two mean everywhere!

Verse two calls us to praise Him for the great things He has done and for His intrinsic greatness.  Both are vitally important..

Verses 3-5 call us to praise the Lord with numerous instruments. The list is not exclusive or exhaustive.  It is illustrative.  The point is that we may use any number of musical instruments to praise the Lord.  Which instruments are used is not the point; the heart to worship the Lord is key.

Verse six concludes with an imperative (a command):  Everything that lives is to praise the Lord.  That the  command is repeated underscores the weightiness of this calling.  So, if you are alive, join the congregation of the Lord in praising the Living God: in, for, and with!