Scripture Read:  Psalm 97, 98

Key Verse:  Psalm 98:4

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!”

Observation:

The 98th Psalm lifts my spirit.  He is the reigning King. He has saved his people, and will rule not only Judah, but the entire world. Get excited. Rejoice!!!  This Psalm gives us a taste of what it will be like with Jesus in heaven; there will be no way for us to contain ourselves in our own bodies.  The joy, excitement and praise will be super-massive!!!!

Application:

It’s times like these when I study God’s word and read these verses that make the journey so exciting!!  It’s a reminder that nothing anyone says or does can take away this joy. It’s a reminder to press forward through every circumstance, offering up the sacrifice of praise!!! A rich inheritance is available to me now and forevermore.  Everyone and anyone can praise the Lord. We must ask God to forgive us, and to take away the bad things we have done by omission and commission. He will give us the help that we need to love and obey him.

Prayer:

Lord, please fill me with the joy that only you can give.  I pray that it spills over onto others and excites them so that they see a reflection of you!  Lord, help me to enter others’ spaces and make them better than I’ve found them — I want to be a giver of peace and joy.  Help me, Lord, to be transparent, and may my journey be a blessing to others.

By Debbee 217staff team