Saturday, May 9 Declare his glory among the nations.​—Ps. 96:3.

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Saturday, May 9

Declare his glory among the nations.—Ps. 96:3.

 

We can glorify Jehovah by what we say about him. Jehovah’s people are invited to “sing to Jehovah,” to “praise his name,” to “proclaim the good news of his salvation,” and to “declare his glory among the nations.” (Ps. 96:1-3) All these are ways in which we can glorify our heavenly Father. (Acts 4:29) We can also glorify Jehovah with our valuable things. True worshippers have always honored Jehovah in that way. (Prov. 3:9) For example, the Israelites contributed toward building and maintaining the temple. (2 Ki. 12:4, 5; 1 Chron. 29:3-9) Caring disciples of Christ ministered to him and his apostles “from their belongings.” (Luke 8:1-3) First-century Christians also contributed relief aid for their spiritual brothers and sisters. (Acts 11:27-29) Today we too can glorify Jehovah by means of our voluntary donations. w25.01 4 ¶8; 5 ¶11

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A person can sing Kingdom songs for fifty years and still never fully understand praise until sacrifice makes a sound only Jehovah hears.

 

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This song of praise to Jehovah comes immediately to my mind when I hear Ps 96:3. We’ve been singing this one for decades. 

 

Jehovah Is Our King

 

1. 1. Rejoice, give glory to Jehovah,

   For the heavens proclaim all his righteousness.

   Let us sing to our God joyful songs to his praise;

   Let us speak to all of his great acts.

   (CHORUS)

   Let the heavens rejoice, Let the earth joyful be,

   For Jehovah has become our King!

   Let the heavens rejoice, Let the earth joyful be,

   For Jehovah has become our King!

2. 2. His glory tell among the nations;

   For Jehovah to us is a God who saves.

   Yes, Jehovah is King; he deserves all the praise.

   So we bow before his mighty throne.

   (CHORUS)

   Let the heavens rejoice, Let the earth joyful be,

   For Jehovah has become our King!

   Let the heavens rejoice, Let the earth joyful be,

   For Jehovah has become our King!

3. 3. His righteous rule is now established.

   On his throne, he has placed his anointed Son.

   Let the gods of this world

   be brought down and be shamed,

   For the praise belongs to God alone.

   (CHORUS)

   Let the heavens rejoice, Let the earth joyful be,

   For Jehovah has become our King!

   Let the heavens rejoice, Let the earth joyful be,

   For Jehovah has become our King!