Joyful!

For Sunday, February 21, 2021

Psalm 100:2 CEV: “Be joyful and sing as you come in to worship the Lord!”

I have always believed that worship should be joyful, celebratory, something we enjoy, something that we look forward to. God loves me and I love the Lord, and we should both truly enjoy our time together!

Worship should never be reduced to a duty or a burden. The original word signifies a glad shout! Joy is in keeping with God's nature, his acts, and the gratitude we should possess because of his great mercy.

The Anglican Book of Common Prayer calls this scripture the Jubilate Deo: “O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.”

Our happy God should be worshiped by happy people! (Spurgeon)

Blessings and safety on this day of worship!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406