WELCOME TO THE PARTY!

May 10, 2022

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoiceH8055. Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joyH2304 fill His dwelling. Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoiceH1523. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ Then the trees of the forest will sing for joyH7442 before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. 1 Chronicles 16:10, 27, 31, and 33 (see also Psalm 105:1-15)

1 Chronicles 16:10, 27, 31, and 33 (see also Psalm 105:1-15)

H1523 גִּיל gîyl – a primitive root; properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear:—be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice.

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David composed this Psalm glorifying the Lord after placing the ark of the covenant in its tabernacle in Jerusalem. Glory—brag on—God’s name! Let those who have their focus on the Lord purposefully, lavishly, and extravagantly celebrate Him. If we desire to be strong, then we must seek, study, and find out what brings the Lord jubilation. What gives Him pleasure? If we are God’s children and His most prized possession—His precious jewels—and if giving Him pleasure is our whole purpose in life, then His purpose will be to make us strong. Knowing that God is sovereignly powerful should surely give us the confidence that He can extend that strength to us, His beloved children. If the heavens and the inhabitants thereof are jubilant over what God has done and is doing—if the very land is having a party—how much more should we who are living on the earth take part in the same? Let the sea exclaim and the fields raise exultations of the Lord. Then the trees of the earth make melody where they are planted. How much more should we make a joyful noise to the cadence of His praise?

When I was feeling blue and inadequate because of my physical limitations, the Lord made it clear to me that as far as He is concerned, the most accomplished athlete is no more favored than I am. We are on equal ground as far as the Lord’s ability to glorify Himself though us. He gives me the strength to choose to live joyfully for Him in the midst of my multitude of challenges. I am living proof of the reality of God’s enablement to infuse joy into the ones He loves. God’s strength is made perfect in humanity’s weaknesses (1 Corinthians 12:9). It is His desire to perfect His strength and place His joy in all those who know Him intimately. God is giving you an invitation to the party celebrating His goodness. How will you R.S.V.P?

Father, fill us with joy overflowing so that the earth cannot outdo us in celebrating You!