Psalm 118:24–Let Us Rejoice in the Day that the Lord has Made

Psalm 118:24–"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

There are at least two things of note about this verse.

First of all, we should remember that this day is not speaking of any specific day in the ancient Hebraic calendar; it is speaking quite generally about everyday.  As in, the Lord has made everyday, most particularly the Lord has made today, indicating that today is a day–like every other day–that has been made by the Lord.

This basic assertion carries with the second point, which is that once we recognize the sacred value of today, the most appropriate response is joy.  It is the recognition of God's design of every single day that will compel us, at the very least, to treat every day with a sense of awe and worship, remembering the simple truth that what God creates is, ultimately, good.

Needless to say, there is more here but I'd rather just enjoy the day and rejoice in what the Lord has made!

Psalm 118:24–This is the Day

Psalm 118:24: "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

I woke up today exhausted.  Not enough sleep and a busy day of walking around in the hot sun made for a sore body and a tired head.  When I finally did get out of bed, which was a fight in itself, I was convinced that it was going to be a trudging sort of day.  You know, the kind of days that feel like you're never quite on all the way.

This verse was nowhere near my lips this morning, I must admit. But it occurred to me that God didn't need to give me a sunshiny day, lungs to breathe the beautiful air, a good job, a lovely wife, and a whole litany of other amazing things.  In fact, although He was in no way obligated to love and bless me He did anyway, and abundantly I might add.  All I can do is utter praise.

Thank You, Lord!