1 Chronicles 16:7-13
The day David brought the ark of the covenant of the Lord to Jerusalem, he delivered this psalm of thanksgiving to the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brethren (v.7):
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord!
Call upon His name, and proclaim to the whole world what he has done (v.8)! Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; talk of all His wonderful works (v.9)! Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord! Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord” (v.10). Here, David encouraged the people of God to rejoice and give glory in His holy name. Also, he urged those who worship the Lord to declare all His wonderful acts and what he has done in their lives. The ark of covenant was in Jerusalem, and this was a time for believers to celebrate God’s goodness.
David continued to urge them to pray and call on the name of the Lord, toseek the Lord and His strength; seek His face evermore (v.11)! We need the Lord; He is our strength, and we don’t have the power to do anything without Him. We must trust Him, and as Jesus commands: we are to first and most importantly seek His kingdom and His righteousness(Matt. 6:33a). Worship Him and “Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth (v.12), O seed of Israel His servant, You children of Jacob, His chosen ones” (v.13)! Give thanks to the Lord and sing Him praises.
Lift your voice and shout “Glory!”