Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Let's Celebrate!

“I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.  Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.  Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.

They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works.  They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.” (Psalm 145:1-7 NIV)

This past week has been full of celebrations.  I was taken on a celebration “binge” for a major birthday—five days of events!  And today is my wife’s birthday, so there will be more celebrating.  

Celebrations are an integral part of the human experience.  Birthdays and anniversaries draw attention to us, but most celebrations in which we take part are focused on others.  And all celebrations are held in the context of relationships.  Can you think of a celebration that does not involve a connection with someone else?

Celebrations give the opportunity to remember, honor, thank, and enjoy the people in our lives and all they mean to us.  This is why David wrote this Psalm. He wanted to celebrate the Lord and others to join with him.  
While we usually celebrate things like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays annually, celebrating the Lord can easily be a daily endeavor, and most certainly a weekly one as we gather together with fellow believers.  If you read the whole Psalm, there is much to celebrate, for He has done so much for us!

Today, celebrate the goodness and greatness of the Lord.  Remember all He has done for you and those around you.  Indeed, celebrating Him should never end!

© Jim Musser 2016

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