For Kids · 3 min with a grown-up
Psalm 149 is a joyful song that tells God's people to sing Him a brand-new song - with music and dancing!
Today's Story
“Sing a new song!” That is how this song begins.
Not an old song you already know by heart. A brand-new one. Make it up! Sing it loud! God loves it when His people are happy and full of joy.
The song says to praise God with dancing. Grab a drum. Strum a harp. Hop and twirl and clap your hands. It is a party of praise, and everyone is invited.
But here is the very best part, the warm middle of the whole song. It says God takes delight in His people. That means God is happy with you. He smiles when He thinks about you. You make His heart glad.
Think about that. The God who made the stars looks at you and feels glad. So we sing! Not because we have to, but because we are so happy that God is happy with us. That is the best reason in the world to make up a brand-new song.
A Big Word
Memory Verse
Talk About It
- The song says God takes delight in you - He is happy with you! How does that make you feel?
- What makes you feel like singing or dancing? What is something that fills you with joy?
- If you made up a brand-new song for God right now, what would the first line be?