Storm The Courts Of Heaven

Over the past couple of days (...and coming days), I've found that my chaplaincy ministry requires me to be available to others who are finding themselves in 'grief support mode'! Don't get me wrong, it is both an immense personal privilege and spiritually-sensitive opportunity to journey with, and reach out to, others in their time of deep personal need.

An email received this afternoon from an officer friend in New Zealand included the following urgent request for prayer support concerning Commissioner Hillmon Buckingham.

Our dear friend, Commissioner Hillmon Buckingham, is in intensive care in the public hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. He is 2 weeks post-op from major cancer surgery and has had complications. He is at the end of his "hoarded resources", exhausted and weak, and I assured his wife, Lorraine, that we would "storm the courts of heaven" on his behalf.
Those of you who know him know that he is truly one of God's saints and since his retirement has had fragile health.
Please pray for his healing, for added strength, and for wisdom onthe part of those caring for him. Also pray for his wife and family who are on this rollercoaster ride with him.”

Will you join me in "storming the courts of Heaven"?

2 Corinthians 9:14 (MSG) ~ Meanwhile, moved by the extravagance of God in your lives, they'll respond by praying for you in passionate intercession for whatever you need.

With Hope On The Horizon

Reading the scriptural account of the Emmaus Road experience (Luke 24:13-35) we are mindful that, in a very real sense, Cleopas and his unnamed friend made more than a physical journey that day. For their journey was also an emotionally-uplifting and spiritually-encouraging one! When they departed Jerusalem there was only hopelessness in their voices and a certain heaviness in their steps. But as they neared reached destination, having encountered Jesus, their hopelessness was turned into hopefulness ~ for Jesus put HOPE on their HORIZON.

Whatever form the conversation took as they walked, the truth remains that the Living Word came to them in their discouragement and renewed their hope. He came to them in their time of need, met with them, walked with them, talked with them, and then left them brimming with hope. The Word ~ the Living Word ~ always comes alongside His people in their time of need.

And that’s what the world wants to see from the church ~ a life-changing presence and power that is out of this world. To realize that Jesus is alive and journeys with people today, just like He did back then. To truly experience in their present moment that 'because He lives, I can face tomorrow'.

Have you ever considered what the most powerful proof of the resurrection is? It’s "resurrected disciples"!
We can face life confidently because Jesus is alive and we will live through Him.

And I'm confident of this. During this morning's worship, as folk walked forward to bring their love offerings toward this year’s Self Denial Appeal, another modern-day Emmaus road miracle took place; for Jesus journeyed with them in their steps. The generous faith contributions offered were blessed to the international social and spiritual ministry of The Salvation Army, so as to put ‘hope on the horizon’ for many.

In hope that sends a shining ray

Far down the future's broadening way

In peace that only thou canst give

For thee, o Master, let me live.

SASB 519, verse 4

TIM'S THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
There is no such thing as a pessimistic Christian; for by nature of our Christian faith we are eternal optimists.

Public Praise

The official opening and dedication of our Territorial Headquarters building in Railway Road, Blackburn, officiated by Commissioner Barry Pobjie (International Secretary, South Pacific and East Asia Zone), was marked by sincere praise ~ from beginning to end.

To the curbside musical strains of the Melbourne Staff Band and Melbourne Staff Songsters folk gathered on the road outside the new building to share corporately in joyous praise to God for the completion of this major relocation project, concluding with the confident declaration ~ "Thy praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity".

The new lease property has been designed specifically to meet the purposes of The Salvation Army's administrative requirements and demands for continuity of care to the community through our social and spiritual ministries. This was made clear very clear by the wording on the unveiled plaque:

THE SALVATION ARMY AUSTRALIA SOUTHERN TERRITORY

TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS

WAS OPENED TO THE GLORY OF GOD

AND THE SALVATION OF THE LOST.

May all who work in and enter this new facility never forget this sacred purpose!

Psalm 147:1 (MSG) ~ "Hallelujah! It's a good thing to sing praise to our God; praise is beautiful, praise is fitting."

Envoys

Though we haven't had any official correspondence to date, it is evident that our territory has decided to give our 'non-commissioned' ministry personnel the rank of 'envoy'. Yes, it is true! History does has a habit of repeating itself. Don't get me wrong ~ this, in itself, is not a bad move. I have many fond memories of envoys who served faithfully and made a real spiritual impact, not only on myself personally, but in the lives of countless others as well.

Our Army needs men and women who are called of God to make themselves available for ministry and service, whether for a short-term, long-term or with the future possibility of entering full-time service as officers.

Envoy = Messenger or Agent

Pray for those who have offered, and will offer, themselves to become 'messengers' within our territory, bringing a much-needed spiritual message of hope and healing as a worthy 'agent of God'.

Proverbs 13:17 (NIV)
"A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing."

Family @ Fairfield

Our family outing this morning consisted of a delicious brunch, a nice long leisurely walk and a fun-packed time at the children's playground. It was a great way to spend quality time together as a family on this beautiful public holiday, prior to the 'Sydneysider Lynns' returning home following their Easter weekend visit.



The surroundings were stunning and very relaxing, complete with a spirited rendition of songs from different musicals by a group of senior citizens picknicking nearby. Appreciating God's beauty and creation is enjoyable...Dabak and I should do it more often!

Psalm 145:10 (MSG) ~ "Creation and creatures applaud you, God; your holy people bless you."

The Thrill Of The Tomb

On this most holy Resurrection Sunday, we were blessed with exuberant joy and fulfilled hope as met together in corporate celebration worship. This day is the basis for our Christian hope and the reason we can always trust in God's promises.

The central focus of our altar today was the cross draped in white silk and decorated with a delightful pink rose. It was a poignant reminder that the 'empty tomb' means that God kept His promise of eternal life through Christ and conquered death, once for all, for us.

Here is the 'Thrill of the Tomb'.

• When we say Christ is raised from the dead, we can also say that we are raised from the dead. [Present tense ~ are raised!]
• When we say that Christ is never to die again, we can also say that we are never to die again.
• When we say that death is no longer master over Christ, we can also say that death is no longer master over us. We need never fear death again, for in Christ, spiritual death is in our past.
• When we say that Christ died to sin, we can also say that we died to sin, because when He died to sin, He died once for all of us.
• When we say that the life He lives, He lives to God, we can say that we live our lives to God. “Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus”. (Rom 6:11)

Ephesians 2:6 ~ "God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus…"

Ditch Good Friday

The Herald Sun (20 March 2008, 5:30pm) reported...
GOOD Friday should be dumped as a public holiday and replaced with a national reconciliation day recognising Aborigines, a Melbourne cleric says. The Reverend John Evans, the Uniting Church Minister at the Church of All Nations in Carlton, said Good Friday had lost its religious significance outside the Christian community. He also said Australia was becoming a more multicultural, multifaith society and having Good Friday as a public holiday may no longer be appropriate.
Dr Evans applauded Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's public apology as a major step towards reconciliation, but said a day such as Good Friday should be set aside to mark the recent steps forward. "We have done a great thing with the national apology but when you look at our public holidays there are no public holidays that recognise the role and place of Aborigines as the first people of this land," he said. Dr Evans said any day, not just Good Friday, could be suitable for a national reconciliation day.
In a statement released today, Dr Evans said: "Whether Good Friday is a public holiday or not will not change or challenge the day's significance. In fact, in the place of Good Friday, there should be a national holiday to mark our endeavours towards Aboriginal reconciliation". When asked about the statement, Dr Evans said: "That would be the gift that I would be prepared to make, that if the only way we could get a public holiday for national day of reconciliation is that it's Good Friday, I'd be for it." He said Good Friday would not lose its name or significance as a result. "We will never not have Good Friday. The question is, should it be a public holiday?" he said. "And I would welcome it to be a public holiday but I would also observe that it is not being treated as a holy day." Dr Evans said a national reconciliation day fits in with the message of Easter, which he said was about reconciliation between individuals, God and each other.
But Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne, Christopher Prowse said despite the importance of reconciliation it would be inappropriate to have such a day on Good Friday. "Aboriginal issues are very important for Australia, however the Good Friday observance has a different focus and that focus should not be deflected by other issues, however important." But another day could be set aside for reconciliation, he said.

WOW! Considering this argument, I'm all for a National Reconciliation Day, but not on Good Friday. I believe such a day would best replace Easter Monday, for that public holiday has no real significance for anyone, unlike Good Friday (which I agree, is no longer being upheld as a holy day in the majority of our Australian society).
Having lived in Singapore and Malaysia, I can confidently say that, as a mutlicultural and multifaith country, we are not very effective in respecting the holy days of other faith religions. All holy days observed as public holidays are reflected on the respective national calendars, though in practice only those who align themselves to that particular faith are allowed to take the day off.
Religious tolerance of all sorts and persuasions is one 'non-negotiable' the world needs to take hold of if we are to experience effective ecumenism and social harmony.

The Charm Of The Cross

Inala Chapel's annual Stations of the Cross is a spiritual highlight of our Easter celebrations. It's a poignant opportunity to reflect on the scriptural accounts of Holy Week and ponder the Via Dolorosa walk that Jesus made all the way to Calvary ~ for us.

Following this, we met for corporate worship under the theme "The Charm of the Cross...I love to be there!", considering passages from Paul's letter to the Romans (Ch 3) and the Corinthians (1 Cor 1).

The Charm of the Cross?

• Righteousness from God through faith…(Rom 3 v22)
• Justified freely by His grace…(Rom 3 v24a) - JUST-AS-IF-I’D NEVER SINNED
• Redeemed by Christ Jesus on Calvary… (Rom 3 v24b) - BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB!
• Christ made us right with God [our righteousness];
• Christ made us pure and holy, [our holiness] and
• Christ freed us from sin. [our redemption]

Contemplating The Cross

Our Maundy Thursday evening service was well attended and well received. It was an opportunity for contemplating the Cross and remembering the Last Supper in the Upper Room, when Jesus reminded the disciples of His mandate ~ "A new commandment I give unto you: that you love one another, as I have loved you." (John 13:34)

Corporate and personal prayer, times of meditation, reflective music and powerful Scriptures made this a most unforgettable evening. As we left in comtemplative silence, our hearts rejoiced greatly in the personal knowledge that God's love enables us to experience redeeming grace through Jesus.

The General's Easter Message: By His Wounds We Are Healed

Who among us does not need healing? Which of us is perfectly whole? Where is the one with no need of a Saviour? The first step toward healing is to recognise our need. Yet how often our pride gets in the way and we struggle on wounded, our vitality quietly seeping away and our effectiveness for the Kingdom compromised.

The Salvation Army consists of soldiers of Christ working tirelessly for God’s Kingdom of purity, love and light. The work takes its toll. The fighting can be hard. Inevitably there will be wounds along the way. Many of you reading this are aware of it. You serve well, but can grow weary. You work hard, but can grow tired. You give of yourself sacrificially for others, but the results can seem small.

God sees it all. More than that, our Saviour has experienced it for himself. In the person of Jesus Christ we find a Saviour who is the Wounded Healer. Those resounding, passionate, moving verses found in the book of the prophet Isaiah, chapter 53, speak to us still today: ‘He had no beauty or majesty ... He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering ... and we esteemed him not. Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows ... He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities ... and by his wounds we are healed' (vv 2-5).

There is no one who does not need the Saviour. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory God intends for each human being (Romans 3:23). Isaiah 53 says: ‘We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all’ (v 6). This is Jesus, our only Saviour. This is the Son of God, born of Mary, raised in Nazareth, the young man who was perfectly filled with the Spirit of God, born to be our Wounded Healer.

Do you know him? Have you searched him out? Have you recognised your need of a Saviour and turned to Jesus? Countless millions have done so, included among them the world’s Salvationists. By his wounds we are healed. Without him we would be nothing. Only Jesus makes us whole, and we return to him again and again seeking fresh healing from the hurts and trials of the battle against sin and evil.

How gentle is this Wounded Healer, how understanding of our pain. How gracious he is, how patient with our pride, how tolerant of our foolishnesses. He has walked our way before us and understands. Therefore we can approach him with confidence, for he knows and sees it all. He is not shocked by our sin, not repelled by our lack of love, not anxious to make us feel small. Instead he longs for each of us to reach that full height of all we can become in the strength of his power and love as they flood our beings. He has a plan for each of us and it begins at Calvary’s Cross.

See the Wounded Healer there impaled. The nails through his hands and his feet hold him, but not as firmly as his love for you, not as determinedly as his longing for your healing from sin. How ardently he desires your salvation, how invincibly he loves you. Do you see it? Can you realise it? Your Wounded Healer did it all for you and for me. At Calvary’s Cross we find forgiveness for our sins, balm for life’s hurts, healing for our wounds, through the only Saviour. There is no other.

Shaw Clifton, General of The Salvation Army

The Easter Predicament

With public holidays either side of the Easter weekend and the added fact of living in a secular society, it's easy for many (Christians included!) to have a secular attitude to this most sacred time of the year.
My wife's words this morning offer us a good challenge.

EASTER ~ IT'S EITHER A HOLIDAY OR A HOLY DAY.

YOU MAKE THE CHOICE!

Well, I know where I stand on the matter ~ Holy day.

What about you?

Saviour, Redeemer, Friend

Day 2 of Holy Week was a further opportunity for contemplative worship with our 'extended congregation' in the nursing homes and hostels. We considered the following text.

John 15:13-15 (NIV) ~ "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you."

The complete, Divine love of Jesus paid the price of sin for us ~ He is our Saviour.
"He died that we might be forgiven...saved by His precious blood" ~ He is our Redeemer.
His personal, sacrificial Love demands our souls, our lives, our all ~ and that's why we can call Him, Friend.

Contemplating The Holy Land

Today's Palm Sunday worship experience was inspirational on all levels. Commissioner Merle Linnett shared her reflective poem, Salvationist in the Holy Land, giving us an insight into her personal visit some years ago, while the choir sang with emotional feeling, "All In the April, I thought on the Lamb of God".

By far, the most faith-impacting part of our worship time was when Mavis Sanders (Chapel and Choir Pianist) spoke of her visit to Israel in January this year. Her concise and challenging Bible-focussed presentation allowed us to contemplate the Holy Land, seeing places where Jesus lived and ministered, concluding with the scriptural mandate to "pray for Jerusalem".

Our emotionally-charged and spiritually-insightful worship time was then continued when we gathered for a Pleasant Sunday Afternoon led jointly by the Waverley Temple (VIC) and Launceston (TAS) Timbrel Brigades. It was more than an entertaining programme, it was a time of deep soul ministry. Praise was marked by precision and purpose in encouraging us to truly be "Hosanna People" as we move into the coming Holy Week.

Zechariah 9:9 (NLT) ~ "Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey ~ riding on a donkey’s colt."

In His Footsteps

As I comtemplate again, during this Lenten season, the events that led Jesus all the way to Calvary I am reminded that every step He took was demonstrative of His unconditional love for me.

Meditating and reflecting on the life and ministry of Jesus helps me to keep a proper focus on my own God-appointed ministry. I find it helpful to have my Officers Covenant side by side with God's Word as I seek the empowerment of God's Holy Spirit on my life to enable me to walk worthily in His footsteps. Lent is a personal time of recommitment to Jesus' cause and a vital reminder that we are called to continue His spiritual ministry.

This recent picture of my nephews, Jesse and Jordan, is my current favourite. Having installed it on the desktop of my PC, it provides me with daily encouragement to walk in my Lord's footsteps and stay focussed on the things that have spiritual and eternal significance.

Psalm 119:133 (NIV)
"Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me."

The Holden Era Begins

Today was 'Delivery Day'!

Like awaiting a child's birth, I didn't want to know what I was receiving until delivery day. As soon as I knew the date of changeover family and friends wanted to know the details ~ eg. model, colour, etc.

So, here it is...
HOLDEN COMMODORE OMEGA
Colour: Nickel silver

I hope the new vehicle is not a Biblical prophesy!

Revelation 22:13 (NIV)
"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."

A Special Place

In preparing for a funeral later this week, I met with the decedent's relative to discuss arrangements. During the conversation, the relative remarked to me in reference to the chapel, "I'm not particularly religious, but I know that this was a special place."

I was reminded that faith is not about proving the absence of God, but rather sensing the presence of God. My sincere prayer is that we when we meet in a couple of days time to give thanks to God for His gift of life and love, that this relative would have an overwhelming personal sense of God and that faith would have a special place in her future too.

Here a Lenten thought I've been reflecting on. It's a rephrase of Paul's question from 1 Thessalonians 3:9 ~ How can we thank God enough in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God?

Pointed Laughter

Australian comedian, Rod Quantock, took to the stage in Albury in our recent Rotary conference, looked out at the audience and commented "the majority of you look on the happy side of deceased". The senior citizen Rotarians presented had two options ~ laugh or cry. Well they did both ~ they cried with laughter!

As I reflect on this rather pointed comment, I praise God for the privilege of being involved in aged care chaplaincy ministry and the realization that they contribute positively to my own spiritual journey, as they sense the joy of Jesus and have the ability to laugh at life.

I thank God that, spiritually-speaking, there is a happy side to being deceased made available through the Christian hope we each have. As the Apostle Paul confidently expressed, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." [Philippians 1:21, NIV] Either way, we can't lose!

I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth." ~ Quincy Jones

Family Fellowships

This weekend I am experiencing first-hand the benefits that come from being in the "family of Rotary". Like most gatherings, there are those people who simply pass you by without so much as a greeting or a smile, but on the whole, there is a real friendly family atmosphere here that is buzzing in the air. And the challenge that comes to me is this: do I foster a family fellowship atmosphere of belonging in the groups I belong to?

Here's a challenge that is applicable not only in the Rotary context of which it speaks, but also for those "other groups or organizational settings" in which we find ourselves.
[Why not try substituting the words Rotary and clubs with ones that reflect your situation?]

"Like most families, the Rotary family provides a haven where we can gather the strength and encouragement to face the challenges of the world. It offers comforting traditions, asking that we honor those who came before us and celebrate our newest arrivals.
Our clubs are where we find the core of our Rotary family...to find more ways to create and nurture that atmosphere of warmth and caring.
One way we can do this is to extend our caring reach beyond each Rotarian to include that Rotarian's spouse and children.
A greater sense of a family atmosphere within our clubs will support the work we do outside of our clubs - all of the work we do to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, comfort the sick, care for the aged - in short, to reach out to our fellow human beings to help and to comfort.
This impulse to reach out to others abides in the hearts of all people, and as Rotarians, we simply do what is most natural: we act upon what we feel."

Former RI President Jonathan Majiyagbe, 2003-4

Albury NSW

800+ Rotarians from District 9810 (Dabak and I included) have arrived in Albury to attend our annual conference. As first time attendees, day 1 has been great to say the least. We were there to welcome the bike riders who completed their 940km route to raise funds for Rotary's health research fund, before sharing a BBQ brunch prior to the official opening.

Today's highlight was speaker Nic Feteris, world renowned BASE jumper who has jumped off towering moutainous peaks in Pakistan and the Statue of Liberty's torch, to name a few. His presentation was inspirational and made you want to step out of your comfort zone and face life's adventure with the aim of achieving outstanding results. His presentation fit in so well with the conference theme ~ Pushing the Boundaries.

Lord, I'm ready for the adventure!

Sensitively Yours

“Declare today “sacred time”—off-limits to everyone, unless invited by you.

Take care of your personal wants and needs.

Say no, graciously but firmly, to others’ demands.”

Oprah Winfrey

Great thought, but sometimes this is more easily said than done. When I first began in full-time ministry thirteen years ago my main focus was 'availability'. Being available to others is vital in fostering ministry opportunities, for Christian spiritual ministry is about people and people demand our time and attention. However, the passing of time and personal experience has taught me that the most important ministry focus is 'sensitivity' ~ the gift of being aware of the needs around us and taking time to respond appropriately.

Availability without sensitivity is time endured.

Availability with sensitivity is blessing assured.

Lord, first help me to be sensitive to the needs of those to whom I minister and then, guided by Your Spirit, be available to bring Your timely blessing!

Totally Awesome God

While making a visit to one of our chapel members this morning, I was greeted at the door with an air of excitement ~ not about my turning up, but rather about the discovery of one of God's precious promises. With open Bible in hand, I listened with interest as they shared this verse from Jeremiah 33:20-21a.

"Thus says the LORD: ‘If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that there will not be day and night in their season, then My covenant may also be broken..."

Do you sense the excitement of this discovery? The permanence of God's presence is assured with the rotation of each day. Just as sure as we are that day is followed by night and then the next day, so too we can be deeply assured that God's promise of love and salvation remains a permanent and personal surety.

Be encouraged that God's commitment to us as individuals is both unbroken and unrelenting. Hallelujah!

Valuing Leadership

Members of the World Mission Fellowship were once again privileged to welcome the delegates to the Administrative Leaders Training Course as special guests for our monthly meeting.

The leaders represented Salvation Army ministry and mission in Korea, Sri Lanka and Tanzania. Their faithful service and obvious joy in following Jesus was evident through their sincere words and gracious Christlike lives.

Last night was a unique opportunity to affirm their individual leadership within our God-blessed movement and assure them of our continued prayers in their various ministry roles.

Valuing leadership is vital and always appreciated. It's something that we in the Army are not always good at, but something that we need to be more proactive in addressing. When leaders know that they are valued, the value of their spiritual efforts and personal contributions is strengthened and the movement enhanced.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 (MSG) ~ "And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!"

Celebrating Harvest

Under the leadership of Majors Alan and Val Laurens, we met together for worship in a spirit of thanksgiving to celebrate Harvest and the bounty of God's creation that we enjoy. Echoing the words of our Creator God Himself, "it was good".

Reflecting on the parable of the sower in a message entitled "The seed and the flower" we were encouraged to allow the Seed of our salvation (Jesus Christ) to bloom in and through our lives to His glory.

The choir's message, A Song for Harvest, encaptulated the real essence for our worship celebration.

Upon this special day, Lord, we come with hearts sincere
To thank You for the blessings provided year by year
Of nature’s rich and bounteous yield we’re daily made aware
We bring our heartfelt praises for all Your loving care

We contemplate creation, such beauty all around
And never cease to wonder at ev’ry sight and sound
The seasons come, and seasons go, all ordered by Your will
Lord, make us thankful people and keep us praising still

And as we bring our off’rings to lay before Your throne
Acknowledging Your Lordship of ev’rything we own
We give You back that which You have entrusted to our care
And pray You’ll make us worthy, Lord, in your work to share

In the tradition of Harvest Thanksgiving, following worship we shared in a fellowship meal of homemade soup, pasties, salad and fruit salad, icecream and cream. Yummy!

Yes, for food, friends and fellowship we truly give You thanks, o Lord.

Luke 8:15 (MSG) ~ "...the seed in the good earth—these are the good-hearts who seize the Word and hold on no matter what, sticking with it until there's a harvest."

Ministry Matters

God-glorifying stories...challenging lyrics with catchy tunes...reflective recitations...powerful messages on God's grace...

All of the above descriptions sum up a most interesting ministry evening with Chick and Margaret Yuill held tonight at the Box Hill Corps. In a nutshell, we were 'blessed beyond measure'.

There was a real sense of God's hand upon this casual encounter with these amazing people of God.
There was a real evidence of personal and spiritual integrity as the Yuill's led us into the very throne room of God through sharing their stories and inspiring songs.

I'm the richer for having been there, for I met God along the way.

1 Chronicles 16:8 (MSG) ~ "Thank God! Call out his Name! Tell the whole world who he is and what he's done! Sing to him! Play songs for him! Broadcast all his wonders! Revel in his holy Name, God-seekers, be jubilant! Study God and his strength, seek his presence day and night..."