May 3 “Joy, Gladness, Singing, Gratitude, Praise”
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” (Psalm 100)
There is such misery and chaos and crime and sinful issues that dominate the headlines of our news outlets, and there are examples of our Sin-Driven Human actions and motivations all around. Regardless of the circumstances, we, through the redeeming Blood of Jesus, have the Power, Presence, and Opportunity to be “Joyful, Glad, Confident, Grateful, while Singing His Praises!” I choose to be Glad in my Savior and I refuse to be bogged down by the insanity of this present Sin Driven Age! I choose to be Joyful, Excited, Grateful, Praising, and Committed to Serving my GOD in the Beauty of HIS HOLINESS! I love this Psalm of Praise! When I am feeling a bit “off,” I immediately begin to quote, out loud, this amazing Song of Praise, and I, immediately feel the Joy and Peace and Gratitude that God intended! How About You? Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!