Then Moses and the
children of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying: “I will sing
to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has
thrown into the sea!” (Ex.15:1)
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the
Spirit… (Eph.5:18)
Life in Christ and life in the Spirit is a life of continuous praise and songs.
Bubbling song: Soon after the great and mighty deliverance of God, the entire
congregation burst out into singing. Imagine almost two million people of God
singing a spontaneous, Spirit-inspired song in unison! They had seen God’s
great power displayed against His enemies. The Egyptians were lying dead on the
shore. The Israelites’ faith grew strong (Ex.14:30-31). That was the secret of
their bubbling song. When you know God’s mighty power and the defeat of all
your enemies, you will bust forth into singing His victories. Your songs
indicate how much you walk in the privileges of who you are in Christ. When you
see your victory and redemption in Christ, you will sing songs like the
Israelites after their great deliverance (Ex.15:1-18,21). Faith always has a
song.
Triumphant song: The entire song of Moses and Miriam revolved around God’s
triumph. First, they sang about the humiliating defeat of their enemies, how
they were hurled into the sea, sank like a stone, etc. Then, they exulted in
what God meant to them, saying He was their strength, their song, their
salvation etc.
They sang of His power and majesty, His Right Hand, His greatness, His
unfailing love, His redemption and His victory. Then, they exalted the
uniqueness of their God above all the other gods (Ex.15:11). They allowed their
imagination to see how the nations would tremble and be terrified at God’s
victory. They confessed God’s faithfulness to bring and plant them in their
inheritance. At last, they celebrated God’s reign. In total, the song exalted
and magnified God and His deeds while humiliating the enemy and his
helplessness.
Singing Godhead: The Trinitarian God is given to songs. God the Father is a
Singer. He sang a song to Moses and asked him to teach it to the people
(Dt.31:19-30). Many of His Spirit-filled saints like David were song-writers.
God spoke through His prophets many times in songs (2.Sa.23:2). Jesus was also
a good Singer. He sang even before His own crucifixion (Mt.26:30; Heb.2:12).
The Holy Spirit is a great Singer. Anyone who is filled with the Spirit will
bust forth into spontaneous spiritual songs (Eph.5:18-20).
Singing New Creation: The new creation grows rapidly in the atmosphere of
victory songs. Tremendous power is released when you sing praises to God. A
singing lifestyle is a sure mark of life in Christ. The more you sing unto the
Lord, the more you release God’s victorious power. Just take the 15th chapter
of Exodus and make it a song unto the Lord today.
Singing subjects: Sing of all His triumphant victories. Sing what God is to you
in Christ. He is your Strength, Salvation, Song, Rock, Fortress, etc.! See God
from different angles. No one is like Him, majestic in holiness, awesome in
glory, working wonders. Sing of His unfailing love that redeemed you from all
your curses, sins and satanic dominion. See Him as the King of kings and sing
of His reign over the universe. Use musical instruments and dance before your
God (Ex.15:20-21). God likes your songs more than anything else you could offer
Him (Ps.69:30). Your life should be a continuous stream of songs and praises
unto the Lord. This will gladden the heart of your God. Try singing a praise
song today and see the power of praise. After all, the battle is not yours but
His.
Beloved, sing only faith-building, victory-oriented, God-exalting songs. Tragic
songs will quench your faith. Avoid songs that degrade you or describe your
problems instead of God’s power. Yield to the Spirit to sing His inspired
songs. If the Old Covenant people, with their limited anointing, could sing
spontaneously, how much more you can sing in the fullness of God’s anointing!
In Christ, you have the tremendous privilege of singing in the Spirit. You live
in the dispensation of the Holy Spirit. Like Paul, you can sing in the Spirit
and also with your understanding (1.Co.14:15). Offer praise and thanksgiving to
God today, and call upon Him in your trouble (Ps.107). He will deliver you, and
you will glorify Him (Ps.50:14-15,23).
Thank You, Lord, I will sing to You for You are highly exalted. I will be
filled with the Spirit, speaking in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in my heart to You. My head is lifted up above my
enemies all around me. Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in Your
Tabernacle. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to You because I am in
Christ.
Ex.15:1,21; Eph.5:18-19; Ps.27:6