What is the meaning of Psalm 118:24? This is the day Psalm 118:24 begins, “This is the day….” The psalmist draws our gaze to a specific, God-appointed moment. Every sunrise is a fresh gift, yet the context of Psalm 118 points especially to the climactic “day” when the rejected Stone becomes the Cornerstone (v. 22). That day of deliverance ultimately finds its fullest meaning in Christ’s resurrection, but the principle applies to each new day God grants. • Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us, “His mercies never fail. They are new every morning.” • 2 Corinthians 6:2 declares, “Now is the day of salvation,” underscoring the urgency of responding to God today. • Psalm 90:12 urges us to “number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom,” highlighting stewardship of every God-given day. that the LORD has made The verse continues, “…that the LORD has made….” Days do not arrive by accident; they are fashioned by the Creator’s sovereign hand. Recognizing His authorship produces humility and trust. • Genesis 1:5 records the very first day: “And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day,” setting the pattern of God’s creative authority. • Psalm 74:16 testifies, “The day is Yours, and also the night.” • James 4:14-15 cautions that we are “a vapor,” so we ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that,” acknowledging His control over our calendars. Because the Lord actively crafts every day, each one carries purpose—whether marked by triumph or trial. we will rejoice Knowing God authors the day calls for a deliberate response: “we will rejoice….” Rejoicing is a choice, an act of the will rooted in confidence that God is good and His plans are perfect. • Philippians 4:4 exhorts, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 links continual joy with ceaseless prayer and gratitude, “for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” • Habakkuk 3:17-18 models joy amid hardship: though crops fail, “yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will be joyful in the God of my salvation.” Rejoicing is not superficial cheerfulness; it is worship that springs from faith in the One who ordains the day. and be glad in it The verse concludes, “…and be glad in it.” Gladness complements rejoicing, adding warmth of emotion to the resolve of faith. We delight not merely in pleasant circumstances but in the Lord who governs every circumstance. • Psalm 31:7 affirms, “I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction.” • John 16:22 records Jesus’ promise: “Your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you,” grounding gladness in His victory. • Romans 12:12 connects hope, patience, and prayer with a life marked by joy regardless of trials. Choosing gladness sanctifies the ordinary—workdays, weekends, celebrations, and challenges—turning them into stages for worship. summary Psalm 118:24 invites us to greet every dawn—especially the day of God’s saving work—with worshipful anticipation. Because the Lord Himself has crafted each day, we purpose, by His grace, to rejoice and be glad, trusting His sovereignty, celebrating His salvation, and embracing the gift of today. |
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