Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.

Psalm 108:1-6


1 My heart, O God, is steadfast;
I will sing and make music with all my soul.
2 Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
3 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
4 For great is your love, higher than the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
6 Save us and help us with your right hand,
that those you love may be delivered.


Today’s title is “I Will Awaken the Dawn”


When we are deeply in love with someone, we can take off the person from our mind. Day and night, we think about the person. All of our senses are focused on him or her. We seem to care nothing else. We may look strange to other people. But it’s ok. When we go through passionate love as such, our hearts are overflowing with songs. That’s why a good portion of all songs in the world are love songs. People show similar symptoms when they find the love of God. As soon as they found the great love of God, all of the spiritual and physical senses come alive. They get filled with joy. They feel freedom like never before. More than anything else, they want to praise God all the time. They can’t sit standstill even when the whole world is quiet and still. They awaken the dawn with praises for God. They can’t hold their tongue from praising God and His love whenever they are with people. They praise God among the nations and among the people. Have you ever felt such passionate love for God? Have you felt such uncontrollable praises in your heart? I believe everyone that found the love of God has. Even though you don’t have a voice, you would still want to praise God. As a matter of fact, I remember having seen the choir of deaf and mute giving praises to God in worship. But we often face real-life situations where it seems so hard to praise God. We might have some serious family problems. Our businesses may be in deep trouble. Our health may get deteriorated suddenly. Can we still praise at such a time? The author of this psalm seems to be facing such darkness that could possibly drive the passion for God out of his heart. But he makes up his mind not to give in, making his heart steadfast before God. We all face the same reality in our daily life. There are so many things that discourage us from giving God praises. We constantly have small and big worries. How can we make our hearts steadfast before God? We see the answers in this psalm. Remember God’s love and His faithfulness. However tough the situation is, God will help us overcome it. God, In His love and faithfulness, will not fail us. He will save us as He has done it so many times before. How dark is your life? What discourages you from giving praises to God, if any? Make your hearts steadfast and keep praising God. Awaken the dawn! You will be soon delivered by His right hand and see the bright morning. Amen!