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Psalm 47:1-2
"Come everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to the Lord with joyful praise! For the Lord most high is awesome. He is the great king of all the earth."
O. Clap! Shout! This is an important aspect of worship. Worship is not to be in only a quiet, serene, contemplative setting; rather it is the striking of the drum, blowing the trumpet and shouts of praise. The word translated "clap" (Heb. Taqa) indicates energy and enthusiasm in worship.
A. I respect those who enjoy a quiet and contemplative style of worship; and when I read and meditate, I do too. But when I am with others in a corporate setting and we are there to worship together, yes I want to sing, but I want to be up front, jumping, praising, shouting, clapping and giving God all of the adoration - because He is God, because He is awesome and He is Worthy!
P. Thank you Father for this word, taqa. I pray that my worship of you is filled with energy and enthusiasm and that it honors you; lifts up the name of Jesus and is accomplished by filling and power of the Holy Spirit.
