Contemplative Bible Reading

1 Chronicles 16:24-25 (New Living Translation)

23 Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!
Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.
24 Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.
Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.

King David gives to Asaph and his fellow Levites a song of thanksgiving to the Lord. Part of this song is listed above.

Okay, I have five minutes to talk to someone. What shall I mention? I could point out their many mistakes and how they should feel ashamed of themselves. I could give a lecture on the proper forms of worship. I could give a lecture on proper attire for all situations. I could… the list goes on.

How about this one: I could tell them about God’s glorious deeds. I could proclaim the good news that God saves.

Hmm. That’s pretty simple. Hear ye, hear ye! God created it all. God gave it all to us to enjoy in the right ways God intended. Let us rejoice!

Sometimes I want to expand on the simple to my detriment and the detriment of others.