The concept of being "thrilled" is not directly mentioned in the Bible, but the emotion can be understood through various scriptural accounts and expressions of joy, awe, and excitement in response to God's actions and presence. The Bible often describes moments of profound joy and spiritual exhilaration that align with the modern understanding of being thrilled.

Joy in God's Presence

One of the most significant sources of thrill for believers is the presence of God. In Psalm 16:11 , the psalmist declares, "You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand." This verse captures the essence of being thrilled by the divine presence, where joy and pleasure are found in communion with God.

Rejoicing in Salvation

The thrill of salvation is a recurring theme in the Bible. In Isaiah 12:3 , the prophet exclaims, "With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation." This imagery of drawing water with joy reflects the deep excitement and gratitude that accompany the experience of God's saving grace. Similarly, in the New Testament, the angels' announcement of Jesus' birth to the shepherds is described as "good news of great joy" (Luke 2:10), highlighting the thrill of the Savior's arrival.

Awe at God's Works

The Bible also records instances where individuals are thrilled by witnessing God's mighty works. In Exodus 15:11 , after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea, they sang, "Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?" The thrill of witnessing God's miraculous deliverance is evident in their song of praise.

Excitement in Worship

Worship is another context where the thrill of encountering God is expressed. In Psalm 100:1-2 , the psalmist invites, "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs." The call to worship with joy and gladness reflects the excitement and thrill of being in God's presence and offering Him praise.

Anticipation of Christ's Return

The anticipation of Christ's return is a source of thrill for believers, as it represents the fulfillment of God's promises and the ultimate victory over sin and death. In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 , Paul writes, "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord." The excitement and hope associated with this future event are palpable, as believers look forward to eternal communion with Christ.

Conclusion

While the term "thrilled" may not appear explicitly in the biblical text, the emotions and experiences it conveys are deeply embedded in the scriptural narrative. From the joy of salvation to the awe of God's works and the anticipation of Christ's return, the Bible offers numerous examples of the thrill that comes from a relationship with the living God.(imp. & p. p.) of Thrill.

My Beloved Put in his Hand through the Opening, and My Bowels ...
... CHAPTER V. 4. My beloved put in his hand through the opening, and my bowels
thrilled at his touch. The Well-beloved, notwithstanding ...
//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/4 my beloved put in.htm

A vision of the Last Day
... But during those brief seconds, while yet that awful touch thrilled through feet,
and head, and heart, there passed over the dying man, as in great, heaving ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/a vision of the last.htm

Theological Reconstruction
... Reden. By it he thrilled the hearts of men as they have rarely been thrilled.
It is not forms and traditions which create religion. ...
/.../chapter iii theological reconstruction.htm

Jesus Only
... interpret as crying, "The axe is laid unto the root of the trees; bring forth therefore
fruits meet for repentance." Their conscience is thrilled, and thrilled ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 16 1870/jesus only.htm

Strong Souls.
... from petty pleasure to petty pleasure, from monotonous occupation to monotonous
occupation, never roused to storm by any noble passion, never thrilled by an ...
//christianbookshelf.org/beard/strong souls/strong souls.htm

Successful Methods of Public Speaking
... Scottish preacher Chalmers, who was without polished elocution, grace, or manner,
but who through his intellectual power and moral earnestness thrilled all who ...
/.../successful methods of public speaking/successful methods of public speaking.htm

A Leap Year Sermon *
... There have been multitudes brought to Christ, under earnest sermons, when the appeals
of faithful men have thrilled the congregation, and the truth has been ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 46 1900/a leap year sermon .htm

The Ideal of To-Day
... heavens. The Psalmist thrilled at that sight,"how much more deeply are we
moved, knowing what we know of the vastness and the order! ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/merriam/the chief end of man/ii the ideal of to-day.htm

The Lone Man who Went Before
... face. He was the voice of God talking into men's ears; and the music of
that low, quiet voice thrilled and thralled their hearts. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on following the christ/the lone man who went.htm

Rome had Passed the Summits and Stood Looking into the Dark Valley ...
... Superstitious to the blood and bone, not a few were thrilled by the message. The
minds of thinking men were sad, fearful, and beset with curiosity. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 1 rome had passed.htm

Thrilled (1 Occurrence)
... & pp) of Thrill. Multi-Version Concordance Thrilled (1 Occurrence). Song of Songs
5:4 My loved one put his hand on the door, and my heart was moved for him. ...
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Thrill (2 Occurrences)
... See 3d Drill, 1. 9. (n.) A sensation as of being thrilled; a tremulous excitement;
as, a thrill of horror; a thrill of joy. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Thrive (11 Occurrences)

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