Joyful Thoughts: Psalm 96

11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice 13 before the Lord. For He is coming, for He is coming to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with His truth.

Psalm 96:11-13

Dear Ones: As we continue with our joyful theme, these verses reveal that even nature rejoices, the seas roar and the fields of the earth are joyful at the knowledge that HE is coming. At HIS first advent the angelic host rejoiced openly so the shepherds could witness their joy at the goodness of our Father to send HIS Son. The LORD told the Jews that even the rocks would cry out for joy if they kept silent as HE entered Jerusalem on a donkey. So it is a good time to consider that HE is on the move in our lives, our family and our nation. HE is the ultimate judge; HE judges with righteousness for there is no darkness in HIM.

May you rejoice with the angels and nature that HE is Lord of your life. May HIS goodness and righteousness surround you in all your endeavors on the job and off the job. May this Christmas season resound with laughter and joy for HE is good and HIS mercies are extended to you forever. Have an overcoming day. I bless you in Jesus’ name.