Sing These Songs Now
“And they sang a new song…” Revelation 5:9
“There are certain songs that speak directly to our souls. For me, Andrew Peterson’s Is He Worthy? is one of these songs. I appreciate this song because it acknowledges the undeniable brokenness of the world while reminding us of Jesus, the worthy Lamb of God. Two truths that aren’t in opposition—but rather coexist in the world we live in.
The fact is the world is broken. Yet Scripture assures us that one day Jesus will make all things right and new. This is our reality, our hope, our future. But it’s also a tension we all feel—the tension between what is and what will one day be. And this tension is the very reason we must sing the songs of future hope, deliverance, and freedom even now.
About These Songs
These songs point to a future time—an “in that day” time—declared by the prophet Isaiah, a time sung by the psalmists, recorded by John on Patmos, and promised by Jesus Himself. A time when God’s rule and reign will be fully established on earth. This is what is true. This is the hope of every believer. These are the songs generations of faith‑filled people have sung before us. And these are the songs the saints in heaven are singing even now.
Even so, in the present we live as strangers on earth yet citizens of heaven (Philippians 3:20), as people in the world but not of it (John 17:14–16), as those seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6) yet positioned here on earth. This can be challenging and confusing. This is why singing these songs now matters. It ignites our perseverance, energizes our endurance, and strengthens our unity as we journey in faith.
The Feelings Factor
I believe one of the major hindrances to singing future songs joyfully and confidently now is our feelings—feelings of sadness, despair, doubt, confusion, and loss. But the truth is, feelings change yet God never does. Regardless of how we may feel in any given season, God remains good, faithful, and worthy of praise. And singing songs in the present about our eternal future lifts our spirits, transforms our hearts, and renews our minds with what is good, true, and beautiful (Philippians 4:8).
Putting This into Practice
Singing future songs with your local congregation is lovely, but singing shouldn’t be limited to a weekly gathering. We are invited to sing at all times, in all spaces and places, alone and with others. And to be clear, this does not require a worship team or an instrument section. God gave us a voice so we could declare what is true, so we could pray to Him, and yes, so we could sing. This is why we must make the same committed declaration as the psalmist:
“My heart is steadfast; I will sing.” Psalm 108:1
Commitment is a great place to start, but it doesn’t stop here.
Here are a few simple ways to put this worthy discipline into practice:
Sing a simple chorus in the shower each morning.
Sing a line of Scripture during your daily study time.
Sing worship music on your commute.
Meditate on lyrics that remind you of God’s promises.
Sing with your spouse, your children, or your community group.
End your day with a sung prayer of gratitude.
These seemingly small practices do something profound. They remind us of who God is. They remind us of who we are because of Him. They remind us that there is more to this life than what we see. And ultimately, they remind us that this world is not our destination—heaven is our home.
So, let’s not wait for the one day, someday, or the perfect day to sing. Instead, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved (Colossians 3:12), let’s sing these songs now. The songs of the redeemed. The songs of the Lamb. The songs of healing, freedom, deliverance, thanksgiving, and victory. These are the songs we will sing forever and this is why we must sing them now.
Pray
Holy Father,
Thank You for the gift and beauty of singing. It is a privilege to sing to You—alone and with other believers. I am also humbled to know that You sing over me (Zephaniah 3:17). Embolden me to sing the songs of heaven with confidence and conviction even now. I look forward to singing these songs in Your presence one day, forever.
Amen.
Reflect
Which future promise of God do you most need to sing over your life, your family or your circumstances right now.
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