Of Asaph. For the occasion see Lv 23:34 & Dt 31:10-13.
The psalmist calls on God’s people to rejoice in their God, remember past deliverance, and repent so they can see God’s blessings.
v.1-5 (Worship leader) A call to jubilant praise of God with singing, shouting, and music. (Eph 5:19-20)
1 Sing aloud to God our strength;
shout for joy to the God of Jacob!
v.6-10 (God’s voice) A call to remember and be loyal to God. I am the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt.
10 I am the Lord your God,
who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
v.11-16 (God’s voice) A call for the wayward people to repent. If only the people would listen to my voice.
13 Oh, that my people would listen to me,
that Israel would walk in my ways!
God calls his people to repent. This is to be an ongoing characteristic of the Christian life.