Singing After Success – Part 1
Monday, January 1, 2024Key Verse
“Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea” (Exodus 15:1).
Text — Exodus 15:1-11
Message
The children of Israel were threatened by instant annihilation after they left Egypt. They came to a crossroads as they were besieged by the impassable Red Sea and the advancing Egyptian army behind them. Then they cried unto Moses and also to their God who delivered them by parting the Red Sea to grant them safe passage. The enemies were drowned in the sea. Israel sang praises after their deliverance. If you pray when you have a need or a challenge, you must sing when you have a breakthrough or success, just like entering a new year!
Singing is a way of expressing our gratitude to God for the favours we receive from Him. Jesus healed ten lepers and only one returned to appreciate Him for his healing. Jesus was surprised at those who left and was pleased with the one who returned. So, when next you receive a favour or blessing from the Lord, such as passing an exam, securing admission to higher school, acquiring a skill, or accomplishing a feat – remember to sing unto the Lord. Praise God, it is a new year!
Quote
Israel sang praises
Challenge
Pray when in need; sing when delivered.
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to ever live to praise you.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
