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Psalms 100 Series - Part 1

11/1/2021

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​“(A Psalm of praise.) Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.”
                                          Psalms 100:1 KJV



 


Hi friends,

     How are you this week?  As it is November and November is a month of thanksgiving, I thought I would do a series on a psalm that calls people to worship the Lord with song and thanksgiving, Psalms 100.  I came across this psalm kind of accidently as I was searching verses about thankfulness. I don’t mean that I have never read it before.  I mean that I have never noticed its beauty before.

     I don’t know about you, but I have kind of nonchalantly referenced some of the words in Psalms 100:1 when talking about my singing ability.  I might say something like, “Well, I don’t know if I can sing, but I can make a joyful noise.”  However, I think the words in Psalms 100:1 don’t really have anything to do with singing ability, but have a deeper meaning.  I think the verse sets the tone for the entire psalm.

     In Matthew 12:30 (KJV),Jesus gives us these words: "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment."
It occurs to me that if we follow these words of Jesus, this verse and Psalms 100 will be like a summary of our behavior in life.  So, how do we do that?  What does that look like?

     In Psalms 100:1, we are all called to make a joyful noise.  As with many other things in life, God doesn’t tell us exactly what to say or how to do it.  He just says to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord….” I don’t know God’s intentions for sure here, but as for me, I think a joyful noise can be anything thing from laughter, to humming, to singing, to praising, to complimenting, to thanking, to glorifying God.  What do you think?

     In Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Jesus says, “Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”  And, in Galatians 5:22, one of the fruits of the Spirit is joy.  So, this sums up the reason why we are called to make a joyful noise.  If we know God and love God, it is often so easy to make a joyful noise.  When our heart is full of love and thankfulness, we want to sing out or praise God spontaneously.   If God lives within us, we will be joyful and people as well as God will know that we are His.

     At the end of Psalms 100:1, we are reminded that everyone in all the lands are called to be joyful and make a joyful noise unto the Lord.  I am glad.  It is nice to see others happy and it is even catching, just as a smile is apt to provoke a smile in return or a compliment is apt to provoke a compliment in return. Songs are like that too sometimes. We might hear someone singing a song and we just want to join in and sing along. 
 
     Part of me wonders if the last part of the verse doesn’t just refer to people, but to all God’s creations.  I feel joyful when I hear waves crashing against the shore, leaves rustling in a gentle breeze, hummingbirds humming and fluttering about, the gurgle of a babbling brook, or a crackling of a campfire.  To me, they are all “singing out” and testifying of God’s glory and greatness.  If they can do it, can’t we do it all the more?
 
Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for being our Creator and Heavenly Father.  Thank you for calling us to be joyful.  Help us to fulfill this calling not only when we are getting our way, but during all times to show others that we are yours.  Help us to us to get close you and to “sing out” and testify of your glory and greatness.  I ask you this through your Son, Jesus.  Amen. 

 
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Reflective questions for Psalms 100:1 (KJV):
*What does Psalms 100:1 mean to me?
*Why do I think we are called to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord”?
*Do I “make a joyful noise unto the Lord”?
*What can I do to better fulfill the calling in Psalms 100:1?


Now, it is your turn.
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5 Comments
Tracy Campbell link
11/2/2021 09:18:02 am

My take away on your prayerfully delivered post is that my spirit aligns with yours. When I hear crickets they sound like a chorus praising God. Thanks, Jodi! 🤗

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Jodi of DUO Inspirations link
11/3/2021 01:52:23 am

Hi Tracy. Aw! I totally agree. Thank you.

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Sandra Arbeni
11/3/2021 01:43:17 am

Psalm 100:1 has a deep and personal meaning to me. I hum throughout the day but sometimes it's only in my head.
I'm trying to be joyful in all things and circumstances. I want to set a positive example for my husband who is an unbeliever.
It's amazing because Nikos, my husband, has already noticed and is amazed.
Thank you for such an inspiring post and helped me to re-examine how that particular verse applies in my life.

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Jodi of DUO Inspirations link
11/3/2021 01:55:51 am

Hi Sandra. Thank you. I think it is wonderful that you can be such a good example for your husband. It sounds like God may be using you to change his heart.

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Susie link
11/4/2021 04:23:48 am

Yes! Laughing, singing, clapping, listening to natures songs, all as unto the Lord. What joy this brings to my heart and peace to my soul. Thank you Jodi for your inspiration and for sharing this gift of the Spirit of God with us.

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