1. Psalm 89:1; “I will sing of the mercies of the L ORD forever…”

2.  From the truths of God set to music we receive solace, encouragement, and a renewed strength.  Singing praises to God can do God’s work when other avenues may have failed.  EXAMPLES: Red Sea Crossing Exodus 14 & 15 Moses’ Death Deut. 31:30 – 32:43 Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20:5-23 Isaiah 12:2; “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.”

3. “firmness or security.”  The Hebrew word for faithfulness here can be translated “firmness or security.”  We need to tell it more - talk about it more.  Speaking of God’s faithfulness is a recurring theme in this Psalm. Psalm 89:2; “For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up forever; Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.” Psalm 89:5; “And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.” Psalm 89:8; “O Lord God of hosts, Who is mighty like You, O Lord? Your faithfulness also surrounds You.” Psalm 89:24; “But My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with him, And in My name his horn shall be exalted.” Psalm 89:33; “Nevertheless My loving-kindness I will not utterly take from him, Nor allow My faithfulness to fail.”

4.  The greatest heritage you can leave to your children and grandchildren is the knowledge of God’s mercy and faithfulness.  Teach your children to sing praises to God.  God’s people have always been a singing people.

5. Psalm 89:1; “ I will sing of the mercies of the L ORD forever; With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.”