And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Matthew 26:30 – Often something we may not think about is Jesus singing, but clearly this was something He did. What song did He and His disciples sing after their Passover meal? We do not know for certain, but many believe they would have sung the “Hallel” which is portions from Psalms 113-118 for this was the normal hymn sung at the end of the Passover meal for the Jewish people. If this were the case, notice some of the verses that Jesus would have sang before all the events of that night took place and was crucified that next morning. Psalm 118:17-18 – I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord. The Lord has disciplined me severely, but he has not given me over to death. Psalm 116:13-14 – I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. These are just a couple selections from these Psalms, and while again we don’t know what Jesus sang, whatever He sang we know it would have been filled with deep emotion knowing what was ahead for Him. Yet, knowing what was ahead, Jesus still sung. Jesus still chose to lift up His voice in praise of the Father despite knowing what the Father’s will was for Him that day. Can we too say that we will sing praises to the Lord always, even when it’s clear the Lord is calling us to the hardest season of our life? Jesus was hours away from all the events of the crucifixion and knowing this He still gave praise to the Lord. You too may be in the most difficult season of your life, but praise can still be found on your lips for God is still found to be worthy of your praise. Praise Him in the good and the hard for He is with you in both. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3348
Question To Ponder: Why should we praise God in the hard seasons?
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