Psalm 32:11: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
Be glad. Happiness is not only our privilege, but our duty. Truly we serve a generous God, since he makes it a part of our obedience to be joyful. In the Lord. Here is the directory by which gladness is preserved from frivolity. We are not to be glad in sin, or to find comfort in corn and wine and oil, but in our God is to be the garden of our soul’s delight. And rejoice, ye righteous, redouble your rejoicing. Since God has clothed his choir in the white garments of holiness, let them not restrain their joyful voices, but sing aloud and shout as those who find great spoil. And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Our happiness should be demonstrative; people whisper praises with restraint, where a hearty outburst of song would be far more natural. 1
Living the Transformed Life
Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. Psalm 97:12
- Rejoice in the Lord – for Jesus has forgiven all your sins for all eternity.
- Rejoice in the Lord – for Jesus has promised to never leave you or forsake you.
- Rejoice in the Lord – for Jesus has prepared a place in heaven for you, and He will come and gather you to Himself.
Rejoicing is a daily decision of faith to keep trusting the Faithful One, despite our feelings, emotions, or circumstances.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for all the anticipated joys of heaven, and for all the reasons to rejoice on earth. Dear Jesus, teach me to rejoice each day over all Your promises.
1. Spurgeon, C. H. (1993). Psalms (p. 126). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
