Psalm 100:1-2 "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. (2) Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing."
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands." I wrote a
few days ago about music coming from within us as we are brought to the
realization of the Lord and all He has done for us. Today's verses go a
little deeper into that thought. We are told to make a joyful noise as we serve
Him, knowing that we are in His divine presence. I wish I could tell you
that I am 100% aware of being in the presence of the Lord every single day. I
can tell you that I am in His presence because His Word has told me that, but I
can't say that my awareness of that fact is constant. If I was fully aware of
that, then you would not be able to shut my mouth from singing. If I were fully
aware of that, there would be no room for doubt or fear. If I were fully aware
of His presence, there would be no room for any of the things that are contrary
to Him. No, I'm not 100% aware of His presence 24 hours a day, but I am
so thankful for those moments when He makes Himself known to me in my struggles
and cares of life. I'm so thankful for those moments when I can sing to Him for
the joy that He gives to me each day. Yes, I am thankful when I find myself
humming, or singing a song that has deep meaning in my heart. I am thankful
when I find myself humming a tune that is coming from my heart. I am thankful
for music that comes from my heart when I can feel His presence with me.
Lord, I thank you for allowing me to come before your presence and I thank you
for the song in my heart that praises your Holy Name!