SONGS OF ACCENT

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In the Bible, music is presented as a divine gift designed to connect the Creator with His creation. It is not merely an art form; it is a spiritual language.

• A Reflection of God's Character: Before the world was created, music existed. Job 38:7 describes the "morning stars singing together" at the foundation of the earth.

• A Weapon of Spiritual Warfare: Music has the power to shift the atmosphere. David played the harp to drive away an evil spirit from King Saul (1 Samuel 16:23), and the walls of Jericho fell after a shout and the blast of trumpets.

• A Commandment: The Bible contains over 400 references to singing and music. Psalm 150 commands everything that has breath to praise the Lord with every available instrument—strings, pipes, cymbals, and dance.

When we praise and worship, God is not just the recipient of music; He is a participant in it.

• He Delights in It: Zephaniah 3:17 says that God "will rejoice over you with singing." This reveals that God expresses His own joy through song.

• He Inhabits It: Psalm 22:3 states that God "inhabits the praises of His people." This suggests that music creates a "throne" or a dwelling place where God’s presence becomes tangible.

• He Values Sincerity over Sound: Amos 5:23 warns that if the heart isn't right, God considers the music "noise." To God, the spirit of the singer matters more than the skill of the musician.