Always Remember to Be Thankful (#2)
Psalm 100 is a great Psalm for us to use when we want ideas of how to give thanks to the LORD.
This post will focus on Psalm 100 verse 1.
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! (Psalm 100:1 ESV)
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. (Psalm 100:1 NIV)
Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. (Psalm 100:1 NASB)
- Our thanksgiving needs to be directed “to the Lord”. He is the focus of our praise.
- Our thanksgiving should be done with energy and enthusiasm.
- “Make a joyful noise.” “Shout joyfully.”
Psalm 95:1-2 reinforces the idea of enthusiastically and joyfully praising and thanking God for all He has done for us.
Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! (Psalm 95:1-2 ESV)
Psalm 150:3-6 also encourages us to “Make a joyful noise to the LORD”.
Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp!
Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe!
Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD! (Psalm 150:3-6 ESV)
Wow! I guess some of us have some things to think about.
We will look at Psalm 100 verse 2 in a future post.
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