Dad's Ramblings -- Crazy Worship!

"And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD: 'For He is good, for His mercy endures forever toward Israel.' Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid."
 
                                                                                  Ezra 3:11
 
The Hebrew word translated "praise" in this verse is halal from which we get "hallelujah." The halal type of praise was loud, boastful, showy, exuberant, to seem like a fool, even to the point of being like a madman. It was "crazy worship" and nobody cared what other people thought. There is a time for dignified and refined praise. But the foundation for God's temple has been laid – Jesus Christ – and His mercy endures forever. Now that's something to get excited and emotional about!  How long has it been since someone has thought I was crazy because of my praise to God?   It's time to set aside my pride and shout praises to the Lord! Hallelujah!!!!
 
                   Shout to the Lord all the earth, let us sing,
                   Power and majesty, praise to the King.

 
Today's Thought: Christians have a right to be loud in their praises to their King.
 
Have a Hallelujah Day. Love you.