Posts with the tag “worship”

Scripture: Psalm 98:7-8"Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it. Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills be joyful together before the Lord."Hymn Stanza:"Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!Let men their songs employ;While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plainsRepeat the sounding joy."Reflection:The joy of the Lord is not limited to us—it’s a song su...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 98:4-6"Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises. Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of a psalm, with trumpets and the sound of a horn; shout joyfully before the Lord, the King."Hymn Stanza:"Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare Him room,And heaven and nature si...  Read More

Job’s ability to worship in the midst of his pain was rooted in his deep trust in God’s character and sovereignty. Worshiping during hard times is not about denying our struggles but declaring our faith. James 1:2 calls us to “count it all joy” in trials, because our trials refine our faith. Joy comes not from the absence of pain, but from the presence of God.  Read More