PSALM 100

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures for ever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

TO PONDER

Worship is an expression of joy that changes the atmosphere of our mind and of the space we inhabit. Shout for joy to the Lord and joy will increase. Read a gospel portion out aloud, dwell in it, meditate on it, struggle with it. Sing a spiritual song and praise God in prayer. If you do this, joy will increase.

Celebrating with people of like mind will increase joy all the more. ‘His faithfulness continues through all generations. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.’

Remember: Worship, especially worship with others, ignites joy.

PRAYER

Fill my mouth with praise, O Lord, that I may declare your glory all day long. Amen.

Today's devotion written by David Schuppan, LifeWay Illawarra