How can we "rejoice and be glad" in God's salvation daily? Setting Our Hearts on Psalm 70:4 “May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, ‘Let God be magnified!’ ” What It Means to “Love Your Salvation” • God’s rescue is personal—He “has delivered us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13). • Salvation is complete—past (Ephesians 2:8), present (1 Corinthians 1:18), and future (1 Peter 1:5). • Loving that salvation means delighting in the Savior Himself, not merely the benefits (Psalm 73:25-26). Reasons We Can Rejoice, Right Now • God’s work is finished: “It is finished” (John 19:30). • Our standing is secure: “There is now no condemnation” (Romans 8:1). • His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). • Joy is commanded and supplied: “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4) and “the joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). Practicing Daily Gladness in Salvation 1. Start with truth – Begin each morning by reading or quoting a salvation promise (Isaiah 12:2-3; Psalm 5:11). 2. Sing it out – “Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day” (Psalm 96:2). 3. Speak it often – Tell someone what Christ has done for you; joy multiplies when shared (Psalm 107:2). 4. Savor God in prayerful thankfulness – List specific gospel blessings—forgiveness, adoption, future hope (Ephesians 1:3-14). 5. Serve from overflow – Let gladness fuel acts of love (Galatians 5:13), turning duty into delight. 6. Fight for joy in trials – Recall that present afflictions are “producing for us an eternal glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17; James 1:2-3). 7. Rest nightly in grace – Close the day remembering that nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38-39). Magnifying God with Our Words • Replace grumbling with “Let God be magnified!” • Declare His greatness in worship gatherings (Hebrews 10:25). • Post, write, text gospel truths—letting your speech drip with praise (Colossians 4:6). Joy That Endures • Joy is rooted in an unchanging God (Malachi 3:6). • The Spirit bears fruit of joy (Galatians 5:22), keeping gladness alive as we walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7). • One day rejoicing will be unbroken: “In Your presence is fullness of joy” (Psalm 16:11). Persist in seeking Him, loving His salvation, and celebrating His greatness. Every day becomes an invitation to “rejoice and be glad” in the Lord who saves. |
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