Psa 81:1-3 | MHM | STEP | Worship and Remembrance at God’s Feast This psalm was meant to be sung when God’s people gathered for a special feast. The psalmist reminds everyone that coming together to worship is not just a tradition, but a time to do important spiritual work. God’s people are called to praise him with joy and music, remembering all that he has done for them. The psalm also teaches that worship should be heartfelt, joyful, and done in obedience to God’s commands. v. 1-3 : The psalmist encourages everyone to praise God with energy and joy. “Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery. Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day” (Psalm 81:1-3 ). God is the strength of his people, and he deserves loud, joyful praise. Musical instruments and singing are used to express this joy, especially during the special times God has set for worship.

‏ Psalms 81:1-3

Worship and Remembrance at God’s Feast

This psalm was meant to be sung when God’s people gathered for a special feast. The psalmist reminds everyone that coming together to worship is not just a tradition, but a time to do important spiritual work. God’s people are called to praise him with joy and music, remembering all that he has done for them. The psalm also teaches that worship should be heartfelt, joyful, and done in obedience to God’s commands.

v. 1-3: The psalmist encourages everyone to praise God with energy and joy. “Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery. Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day”(Psalm 81:1-3 ^a). God is the strength of his people, and he deserves loud, joyful praise. Musical instruments and singing are used to express this joy, especially during the special times God has set for worship.

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