Savoring the Scripture

Be Glad in the Lord Psalm 97 Be glad of heart, O believer, but take care that your gladness has its spring in the Lord. You have much cause for gladness in your God, for you can sing with David, "God, my exceeding joy!" Be glad that the Lord reigns--that Jehovah is King! Rejoice that He sits upon the throne and rules all things! Charles Spurgeon Not too long ago, I attended a birthday party for a friend. She is older than I am, and she has lived her life well. Friends of hers were allowed to get up and share what they loved about this woman. Many stated how they loved the joy, warmth, and light this woman exhibited. And it was all from her Savior. A life rooted in Christ will be one that shows gladness of heart. Psalm 97 ends with a command, “Be glad in the Lord, you righteous ones; and give thanks to His holy name” (97:12). To be glad is to be pleased or delighted. God commands us to be glad in Him partially because He is the one thing that will never change. If we find our ...

Psalm 21  Joy Inexpressible and Full of Glory Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 For the believer, our joy is independent of our circumstances. Joy seems to me to encompass a host of emotions or attitudes: quietness, rest, confidence, anticipation, tranquility, and gladness.  However, sometimes we too feel the impact our difficulties seem to have on our joy. But our joy in the Lord is worth fighting for. And our joy can be unshakeable, when truly based on the Lord and our eternal inheritance. At times we will need to carefully and persistently remind ourselves of the basis of our joy and rest in His provision and supply of that joy. But I want my life to be marked by joy and for that joy to be evidence that I serve a trustworthy, amazing Father. Joy in His Presence and Power 21:1-6 O Lord, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults! You have given him his heart's desire and have not withheld the request of hi...