For Thou, LORD, hast made me glad through Thy work: I will triumph in the works of Thy hands. Ps 92:4

I pray that you had a wonderful and blessed time of worship as you gathered with the saints at your local church this past Lord’s Day. I pray that joy and gladness richly abide within your heart as you venture through this week. Across the landscape of our nation and around the globe of the world, there are things that trouble and disturb one’s heart with burdens as to cast shadows on the joy, gladness, and delight of knowing God’s presence. We find in this scripture passage how the psalmist faced the troubles and trial in his life. He remembered and recognized the work of the Lord for it “made me glad.”  God’s works are to be praised (Ps 107:26). He remembered God for “the joy of Your salvation” (Ps 51:12), the joy and gladness he experienced in God’s presence (Ps 100:2), and the faithfulness of God to His people (Ps 98:3). The psalmist encouraged himself in the Lord and strengthened his faith with hope to say, “I will triumph in the works of Thy hands.” My friend, troubles exist and abound more and more each day. Remember God’s goodness, His faithfulness, and His mercies. Rest and abide in His great and sufficient joy. Don’t let the joy the lives within you pass as a vapor like the morning dew but be refreshed and renewed by the living waters of Jesus Christ that you become “a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life” (Jn 4:14) that others may drink the living water of life. Be still and hear the Holy Spirit say, “Let not your hearts be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me” (Jn 14:1). Then joy will overflow your soul. Father, thank You for Your Faithfulness, Your Goodness, Your new mercies every morning and the abundance of Your joy that fills my soul. I praise You and honor You in the worthy Name of Jesus. Amen.