Be glad, believer, but make sure your joy comes from the Lord. You have plenty of reasons to be joyful in God, just like David who sang, "God, my great joy." Be glad that the Lord reigns, that Jehovah is King. Rejoice that He sits on the throne and rules all things. Every attribute of God should be a fresh light in our joy.

His wisdom should make us glad, especially knowing our own foolishness. His might should bring us joy when we feel weak. His eternal nature is a joy knowing we wither like grass. His unchanging character should always bring us a song since we change so often.

He is full of grace, overflowing with it, and this grace in covenant is given to us. It cleanses, keeps, sanctifies, perfects, and brings us to glory. All this should make us glad in Him. This joy in God is like a deep river. We've only touched its edge. There's more depth ahead, and the current is full of joy.

Christians can delight not only in who God is, but also in all He has done. The Psalms teach us that God's people have always sung of His works. Let us, too, remember His deeds. Let's tell of His mighty acts and sing, "Sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously." Our song should never cease, as new mercies come to us daily. Let our joy in His loving actions shine in continued thanksgiving. Be glad, children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God.