Rejoicing with Song

I have a secret: I like to sing along with the songs on the radio when I'm driving.  But I don't like to get caught doing it!

Here's another secret: I make up songs to sing at home.  They're usually nonsensical little tunes that I sing to the dog or cat. I catch myself singing them when I'm cooking or cleaning or just doing routine chores around the house.  For some reason, they lighten my mood and make me happy.

God has a similar secret tucked into a minor prophet's book: He rejoices over you with singing. (Zeph 3:17).  You read that right: God Rejoices Over You.  

This has been one of my favorite verses in the Bible since I discovered it several years ago. It speaks to my heart, giving me assurance and great hope.

The whole verse in the NIV reads: "The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save.  He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. "

Knowing our God, it is a unique song for each person.  Now, it doesn't say that explicitly here, but let's look at God and what His Scriptures say.   He is The Creator of the Universe.  (Gen 1-2).  A universe which has new discoveries each day (recent reports say in just the Amazon a new animal is discovered every third day).  He loves us enough to send his Son to die.  (John 3:16).  He gives us each a new name (Rev. 2:17).

A lavish and extravagant God like this would surely give each their own song!

When I think of this verse, it makes me smile.  God is rejoicing over me!  When I think how much fun I have making up a silly song to sing, it warms my heart to think that God is doing the same for me.

And I suspect that when I hear Him sing it to me in Glory, it will seem like a familiar melody to my heart.


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