The Arc of the Covenant would now be near them in a tabernacle and David delivers this psalm found in 1 Chronicles 16:7-43 as a thanks to God. This same Psalm is recorded again in Psalms 105:1-15; 96:1-13; 106:1, 47-48 and was to be used by the church from this point forward throughout history. Asaph and his associates ministered at the Arc regularly for people to praise God in prayer and music.

In verses 8-12 are verbs that show the various aspects of worship. We should be thankful, sing praises to God, be joyful, look to God for strength, and remember what He has done. When we do, the world works as it should. Even nature gives praise on land or sea and God’s love endures forever (v. 28-36).

Those who give praise receive God’s wonder in return as they celebrate each day. David put praises to God into order…