Psalm 98
Devotional:
Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! (Psalm 98:4)
Seeing the pain, sickness, violence, depression and devastation present in this world, it’s tempting to ask God what happened to the joy of the Lord that Scripture talks about. The Psalmist tells all people everywhere to shout for joy to the Lord because joy is deeper than circumstantial happiness. Joy is found in its source, which is God alone. We can burst into song and shout for joy to the Lord simply because we know the Lord. We must not cave into despair like the world is tempting us to do. We are not robbed of joy when we know the Lord. So, today, shout for joy to the Lord for who He is; who alone will lift your heart and put a smile on your face.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! (Psalm 98:4)
Seeing the pain, sickness, violence, depression and devastation present in this world, it’s tempting to ask God what happened to the joy of the Lord that Scripture talks about. The Psalmist tells all people everywhere to shout for joy to the Lord because joy is deeper than circumstantial happiness. Joy is found in its source, which is God alone. We can burst into song and shout for joy to the Lord simply because we know the Lord. We must not cave into despair like the world is tempting us to do. We are not robbed of joy when we know the Lord. So, today, shout for joy to the Lord for who He is; who alone will lift your heart and put a smile on your face.
Pray it:
Father, help me find and retain joy even in the difficult circumstances of life by reminding me of the truth that you reign and rule over the earth and will return to judge in righteousness. May the joy that bursts forth from me help others find this joy today as well. Amen.
Father, help me find and retain joy even in the difficult circumstances of life by reminding me of the truth that you reign and rule over the earth and will return to judge in righteousness. May the joy that bursts forth from me help others find this joy today as well. Amen.
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