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What do you say when you want to get people’s attention? “Heah!” Kids learn early when starting school to raise their hands to get the teacher’s attention. Yelling out will get the wrong attention. But the written word is different. David, the author of many Psalms in the Bible, used the term “Selah” to get attention.

The meaning of this term is unsure. It is thought to probably be a musical term, like a musical interlude. The Psalms were often written to music. Biblical scholars suggest other possible meanings such as: “silence”, “pause”, “interruption”, “accentuate”, “exalt”, or “end”.

These meanings seem to give us a correct interpretation to the word. How many times do we get to take a moment to appreciate the fullness of God? This is clearly a worship term. When meditating on the incomprehensible, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent, infinite, eternal God, is a worship pause too short or insignificant? God doesn’t waste anything. He loves our appreciation of His Glory.

It’s refreshing to take a Selah Moment several times each day. Pausing from hectic schedules allows us some time. A moment. How many times do we say, “Where did this day go?” Interruptions during the day cleanses our minds, shutting our mouths long enough can allow us to listen for Him. Highlighting the joy of His provision with thanksgiving pleases Him. Ending days with a spiritual shower carries sweet dreams into our tomorrows.

Take Home Nugget
David wrote “Selah” at the end of several Psalms to get our attention. I love this example of showing me how to worship God throughout my day. Does this work for you?

“Who is this King of Glory?
The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory.
Selah.”
Hallelujah!