The Morning Devotional: Psalm 96
Season 11 | Edition 64
August 4, 2026
SUMMARY: This devotional explores Psalm 96 as a call to universal worship and missionary proclamation of the Lord's sovereignty. The preacher emphasizes that believers are commanded to sing a new song and declare God's glory among all nations, reflecting the Great Commission. Key themes include the absolute reign of God over creation, the futility of idols, and the future judgment of the world in righteousness. The message challenges listeners to continually praise God and share His greatness with friends, neighbors, and loved ones daily. Ultimately, the sermon urges individuals to glorify God and enjoy Him forever as their chief end.
Oh sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth!
2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering, and come into his courts!
9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth!
10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.”
11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
12 let the field exult, and everything in it!
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
13 before the Lord, for he comes,
for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness,
and the peoples in his faithfulness.
(Psalm 96:1-13, ESV)