Devotions by Kent Staples

From his “Directions for Singing” found in the Methodist Hymnal, prolific circuit riding preacher John Wesley, in regards to singing praise to our Father, advises to “join with the congregation as frequently as you can. Let not a slight degree of weakness or weariness hinder you.”

When I call out God’s names, He “shows up.” The Great I Am becomes clearly and vividly visible, “present” via His spoken names. He sits enthroned in the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). As I speak His Names to Him He pulls up a chair and says Hey, you know Me. Go on!