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!