Psalm 40:16
16 But may all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who love your salvation
say continually, ‘Great is the Lord!’
At some points in my life (and still on some days) I see the word “rejoice” and I think of celebrations – balloons, confetti, loud shouts of joy. We say “Let us rejoice and be glad!” We rejoice with people during times of good news, and while we don’t always break out the party hats, there can be this sense of whooping it up when it comes to rejoicing. I love that. I love a good party.
I have been deeply influenced by the faith of the many ‘saints’ I’ve encountered. And as these men and women have witnessed to their deep faith, I have seen a different kind of rejoicing – a steadfast contentment. There is joy in their faith, but it isn’t always a party. There is a constant recognition that “Great is the Lord” but sometimes the confetti stays in the drawer. And I think that’s about perfect. May you rejoice and be glad in the Lord, whatever that celebration looks like today.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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