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Shout And Sing

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[Verse 1] In times of trouble and strife— In times of doubt—just from life In times like these— Sometimes I wonder if Jesus sees If Jesus does really see Or ever truly thinks of me [Verse 2] For who am I, that I should dare To ask God if He really does care Or who am I to sway or doubt When from sin and death—He brought me out. [Chorus] So I will shout—I will shout and sing Ohhhh—let my praises ring I shout—before the Lord Oh for great grace and mercy to afford I will shout—and I will sing— Forever my praises bring— For He’s saved me from sin and grave Ohhh my Jesus—He’s so mighty to save! [Verse 3] So when trouble and sway comes about— To the Lord—I now cry out— Oh how He paid my every price— Through His perfect sacrifice. And in dark nights and times of fear I need only call—and He draws near For my Jesus watches over me— He fights for me—and gains victory! [Chorus] So I will shout—I will shout and sing Ohhhh—let my praises ring I shout—before the Lord Oh for great grace and mercy to afford I will shout—and I will sing— Forever my praises bring— For He’s saved me from sin and grave Ohhh my Jesus—He’s so mighty to save! [Bridge] Now one day—I’ll stand on golden shore— Pain, suffering and death—to be no more Then I’ll join that great chorus on Heaven’s strand Guided all the way—by God’s caring hand! [Chorus] Then in Heaven—I will shout—I will shout and sing Ohhhh—forever—my praises will ring I will shout—before the Lord Oh for great grace and mercy He did afford [Tag] So I will forever shout—and I will forever sing— Throughout eternity—my praises bring— For He saved me from sin and grave Ohhh my Jesus—He’s so mighty to save! Ohhh—my Jesus—He is forever—mighty to save!
Ministry Devotional

Shout And Sing

Read together: 2 Samuel 7:18–22; Exodus 14:13–14; Zephaniah 3:14–17; Psalm 47:1–7

There are times when trouble piles up and we start to wonder whether Jesus really sees us. This song begins with that honest doubt: In times like these, sometimes I wonder if Jesus sees… or ever truly thinks of me.

Then the second verse catches itself. For who am I, that I should dare to ask God if He really does care? Or who am I to sway or doubt, when from sin and death He brought me out?

That question—"Who am I?"—echoes one of the most humble prayers in the Old Testament. Read 2 Samuel 7:18–22. After God promised David an everlasting dynasty, David went in and sat before the Lord and said, "Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?" David was not doubting God. He was astonished by Him. When we remember how far God has already brought us, our doubts begin to look small.

The song's answer to trouble is surprising: So I will shout—I will shout and sing. That might seem like an odd response to fear. But Scripture often calls God's people to praise in the middle of trouble, not just after it ends. Read Psalm 47:1–7. "Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with a voice of triumph! For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth." Praise is not denial. It is declaring what is true about God when circumstances try to tell us otherwise.

The third verse gives the reason for confidence: My Jesus watches over me—He fights for me and gains victory! Read Exodus 14:13–14. With the Egyptian army closing in and the sea in front of them, the Israelites panicked. Moses said, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the Lord's salvation… The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Then God parted the sea. Sometimes our part is simply to trust while He fights.

The chorus calls Jesus mighty to save. Read Zephaniah 3:14–17. The prophet calls God's people to sing and shout for joy, because the Lord has taken away their judgment. Then comes one of the most tender verses in the Bible: "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 with His love; He will exult over you with singing." We shout and sing to God—and astonishingly, He sings over us.

The bridge looks ahead to a day when shouting and singing will never end. One day I'll stand on golden shore—pain, suffering, and death to be no more. Then I'll join that great chorus on heaven's strand. The praise we offer in hard times now is practice for the praise we will offer forever.

If you are wondering today whether Jesus sees you, remember how far He has already brought you. If you are His, He brought you out of sin and death. He will not abandon you now. And if you have never been brought out, He is mighty to save you too.

A moment to respond: Read 2 Samuel 7:18 and write your own "Who am I?" prayer, listing ways God has brought you this far. Then read Zephaniah 3:17 aloud and let it sink in that God rejoices over you with singing. Finish by singing or shouting a word of praise to Him—even if it's just "Jesus, You are mighty to save!"

Let's pray: Lord Jesus, forgive us for doubting that You see us. Who are we, that You have brought us this far? You saved us from sin and the grave. You fight for us and watch over us. In every trouble, teach us to shout and sing. Thank You that You rejoice over us with singing. One day we will praise You forever. Amen.

Our desire at UnrelentingJesus is that even in trouble you would lift your voice to Jesus—because He has brought you this far, and He is mighty to save.

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