Joyful Rivers Clapping

~~~ 1 John 3: 7-10 ~~~ Psalm 98 ~~~ John 1:35-42 ~~~

 

The words of praise continue in Psalm 98.

I first thought I had made a mistake in typing

the psalm number for today, but

as I looked more closely it is correct.

Both yesterday and today we have psalm 98.

This is such a significant song that today we are 

given additional verses.

 

All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

 

The saving power of God is something all of the earth is celebrating.

If a celebration is in order you should be out with others.

Have you ever tried to celebrate alone?

It is much more fun to celebrate with others.

To laugh, sing, and dance together.

Making joyful music with a group is exhilarating.

Every thing should be singing the praises of God.

 

He could have gone on down the road, so to speak.

God could have just created another 'Earth' and started over.

He could have placed another

Adam and Eve in the Garden of this new earth.

 

But instead he sends his son down to save us from our

human weaknesses.

 

"...Let the sea and what fills it resound,
the world and those who dwell in it;
Let the rivers clap their hands,
the mountains shout with them for joy before the LORD."

 

If all of creation could break into song, as we know music,

what a glorious event that would be to behold.

We would have a viral YouTube video in no time.

As all of creation made their voices heard praising the Lord

who created them.

 

God wants us to celebrate our salvation.

If we really did celebrate our redemption

we might think twice before acting like it didn't matter.

That it was no big deal.

 

If the rivers were clapping their hands it would be a BIG deal.

We would never take it for granted.

 

 

“Come, and you will see.”

 

This has to be one of my favorite verses.

It is so real to me.

Some things just cannot be put into words.

Words do not do them justice.

Words are limiting...they are confining.

When Jesus says 'Come, and you will see'

words are no match for seeing what the Lord is doing.

His invitation extends to you today.

What is God inviting you to see?

What will he show you today?

 

“Come, and you will see.”