“Sing a new song to the Lord,
For He has done wonderful things,
His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.
The Lord has made His salvation known;
He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations.”

“He has remembered His graciousness and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth;
Be cheerful and sing for joy and sing praises.”

“Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
With the lyre and the sound of melody.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
Shout joyfully before the King, the Lord.”

Creation Joins the Celebration

“May the sea roar and all it contains,
The world, and those who dwell in it.
May the rivers clap their hands,
May the mountains sing together for joy”

“Before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth;
He will judge the world with righteousness
And the peoples with fairness.”

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Context and Meaning

Psalm 98 is a celebration of God’s victory, salvation, and coming judgment. Like Psalm 96, it calls for global and cosmic praise, where all creation joins in a joyous response to God’s saving power and righteous rule.

It’s a Messianic psalm, looking ahead to the reign of the true King—Jesus Christ—whose salvation reaches to the ends of the earth.

Key Themes:

1. God’s Victory Brings a New Song: Praise is a natural response to His mighty acts and salvation (v. 1–3).
2. Salvation Is Global: All the nations see God’s grace and righteousness (v. 2–3).
3. Worship Is Both Musical and Joyful: From lyres to trumpets, worship is expressive and exuberant (v. 4–6).
4. Creation Awaits His Return: Rivers and mountains rejoice because God’s judgment is just (v. 7–9).

Reflection and Impact

Psalm 98 calls every believer—and all creation—to joyful and visible praise:

• God’s Salvation Is Worth Celebrating Daily: Let your heart sing because of what God has done in Christ (Titus 2:11).
• Worship Is Loud and Full-Hearted: This is no quiet prayer—it’s a worldwide celebration!
• Creation Knows Its Creator: Even the rivers and mountains await His return—so should we (Romans 8:19–22).
• Jesus Is the Coming Judge: He will judge not with corruption, but with righteousness and equity (Acts 17:31).

Application

• Sing to the Lord in New Ways: Let your worship grow with fresh appreciation for His victories.
• Declare His Salvation Boldly: Share what God has done—He’s worthy to be known worldwide.
• Engage in Joyful Praise: Use music, art, and voice to express your gratitude and awe.
• Live in Expectation of His Return: His judgment is not a threat but a hope for justice and peace.

Closing Thought

Psalm 98 resounds with celebration—from redeemed hearts to roaring seas.
“Shout joyfully before the King, the Lord… for He is coming to judge the earth.”