HE WILL EXULT OVER YOU WITH LOUD SINGING

    When we gather for worship we understand that God is in our midst, correct? We don't see Him as we see one anther, but we believe He is there. As part of our worship, when we sing, have you ever wondered whether God is singing with us? A couple of days ago, I came across this New King James Version of Zephaniah 3:17:

The Lord your God is in your midst,

a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
    he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.

    I was looking for scripture to add to get well cards but when I found that verse, the last line nearly obliterated the beginning section! In searching through several books for the root word of "singing" as used there, I finally checked Bible Gateway where in forty-four English versions, I found the translations state "singing" thirty-four times, "shouts" seven times, and "with His love", "in praise", and/or "happy about" four times. Therefore, the majority of the translations indicate God sings! 

    With that newfound consideration, my worship in song has taken on a different meaning. If I have misinterpreted, I invite correction. If what I understand is accurate, I invite you to join me in the blessing of believing that God, our Heavenly Father chooses to join us as we lift our voices in praise to Him.

M Sue

10-6-14