"Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O LORD. They rejoice in Your name all day long; they exult in Your righteousness." Psalms 89:15-16 (NIV)
This psalm, recorded by Ethan under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God, is a song of lament and of hope. The psalmist knew that the people of God were suffering, and he knew of God's promise. He also knew that, regardless of their circumstances, the people of God should praise Him. (Psalms 89:5) He stated that the people who had learned to make a joyful noise unto The Lord would be blessed. Those who walk His way, and who praise His name, in spite of their situation, would be exalted.
We must learn to rejoice and be joyful. Joy, like the peace of God, the world cannot give it, and the world cannot take it away. (John 14:27) Joy is a gift from God. (Ecclesiastes 2:26) When we rejoice in The Lord, our soul will be joyful. (Isaiah 61:10) Since God has given us the joy in our spirit, it is up to us to learn to look at every situation as part of His purpose for us, and count all things as joyful. (James 1:2) If we can see God's hand in everything, then it will be easier for us to praise Him and to be joyful all day long.
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