"O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, bless His name; show forth His salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” (vv.1-3)
Psalm 96 was composed by David upon occasion, of bringing of the ark of God into the tabernacle which David had prepared for it in Zion (1 Chronicles 16:7, 23, 24). Is a universal call to praise the Lord--all people and all creation are invited to join in! The Ark returning to Zion signified that God would one day come again to reign over the world, and there will be (in his reign) a universal occasion for joy.
In this psalm, we too are urged to sing a new song (v.1), to proclaim God’s salvation (v.2), to declare His glory and marvelous works (v.3) - for He is worthy of, worship and praise, for all His wondrous works in our lives. And, as Christians, we too look for the day when we will return to rule and reign in Zion.
The Truth: “And they sang a new song, saying: You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and with Your blood You purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.” (Revelation 5:9)
