Psalm 100:1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
The Latin term jubilatus is an exclamation of joy. It carries with it the same sense of a fanfare or tribute to a higher power or authority. Admittedly, most of my joy is an inward sense of happiness and rarely is that translated into audible expressions. There are times when music best expresses the joy in my heart (e.g., singing hymns in church, singing hymns under the starry skies, in the wooded forests, or beside a mountain stream, or even on the back porch with a cup of coffee). I think the point is not so much in how but that we do take time to express joy for all our Heavenly Father has done for us. No matter what our current circumstances—we are a blessed people.
A second thought occurs with the phrase all the earth. In a world that celebrates diversity, division, and separation, this phrase celebrates unity. The command to express joy is not given to some of God’s people, but to all of us. It is a singular earth, an all encompassing earth that is to recognize the LORD God Almighty as divine Creator and Holy God. He is our Maker and our Provider. We are his people. Our expressions of joy belong to him.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Our hearts are full of joy for all you have done. Though there are days our circumstances may overwhelm us, yet in our hearts we express to you our joy.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, Amen.
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