Sing Praises With Understanding

Psalm 47:7 says, "For God is King of all the earth; sing praises with understanding."

The Hebrew word for understanding means to carefully consider, to be well thought-out and consequently to be intelligent, having wisdom.

Let's look at this verse from two perspectives. Firstly, I believe that as we carefully consider God, who He is and all He's done, our only possible reaction must surely be to "sing praises". There can be no other response than to give praise and to glorify the God who "is King of all the earth". So we begin to understand (as far as our minds can) the God we praise.

Secondly, I believe that the praises we sing, or the act of worship itself should also be carefully considered and intelligent. So we begin to understand our expression of praise; how, why and when we sing, shout, clap, raise our hands, kneel, dance (whatever the expression).

We were made in the image of an intelligent, creative God. Lets offer Him intelligent, creative praise!