‘Be Cheerful.’
a) Proverbs 15:15. Then our life will be a continual feast.
b) 1 Kings 8:66; 2 Chronicles 7:10. Because of all the Blessings of the Lord.
c) Job 9:27. We have to try to be.
d) Psalm 31:24. Because we Trust the Lord.
e) Proverbs 15:13. Because of a glad heart.
f) Proverbs 17:22; 18:14. It is good medicine.
g) Proverbs 31:25. A good wife is about the future.
h) Ecclesiastes 7:14. When times are good.
i) Ecclesiastes 8:1. Because of the Wisdom we have.
j) Ecclesiastes 11:9. While we are young.
k) Romans 15:5. It comes from God.
l) 2 Corinthians 5:6. Always.
m) 2 Corinthians 5:8. Because one day we are going to be at home with the Lord.
n) 2 Corinthians 9:7. As a giver.
o) Philippians 2:29. In welcoming the Servant of the Lord.
p) James 5:13. Then sing Praise to God.
(Through this QT I want to Be Cheerful)
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‘Harps.’
a) Psalm 137:2. Can be hung on willow trees.
b) Genesis 4:21. Have a long tradition as musical instruments.
c) 1 Samuel 10:5; 2 Kings 3:15. Can accompany prophets when they prophesy.
d) 1 Samuel 16:16. Have power over evil spirits.
e) 1 Samuel 16:23. David played one.
f) Job 21:12. Can be used at times of celebration.
g) Job 30:31; Isaiah 16:11. Can play sad music.
h) Psalm 33:2; 43:4; 71:22. Can be used to sing Praises to God.
i) Psalm 33:3; Isaiah 23:16; 1 Corinthians 14:7. Should be played skilfully.
j) Psalm 49:4. Can inspire us.
(This Second one teaches me about the significance of Harps)
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Chris.
King David played a harp, it was a common traditional instrument to play in Bible days. Today we sometimes restrict our thinking of harps as huge orchestral instruments. Actually there are still small harps that can be played for personal Praise and use.
