I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Gladness and rejoicing are centered in God, finding expression in singing praise to His name as the Most High. That praise is wholehearted joy offered to God. It is a wholehearted response to Him, whose character is merciful and whose care brings help, blessing, cheer, and strength.
Praising God is an act of worship and the fruit of willing obedience, honoring Him and showing gratitude for His mercies. Calling on His holy name expresses respect for His power and ability, and especially His ability to save. Speaking of that power recognizes His love, mercy, and gifts, expresses gratitude, and awakens the soul to awareness of His glory.
Such praise rests on faith that relies on God's power and willingness to save. The words will be literally fulfilled in the troublous times just before the end. Then the church should draw near to God through repentance and the putting away of sin.
Gladness and rejoicing are centered in God, finding expression in singing praise to His name as the Most High. That praise is wholehearted joy offered to God. It is a wholehearted response to Him, whose character is merciful and whose care brings help, blessing, cheer, and strength.
Praising God is an act of worship and the fruit of willing obedience, honoring Him and showing gratitude for His mercies. Calling on His holy name expresses respect for His power and ability, and especially His ability to save. Speaking of that power recognizes His love, mercy, and gifts, expresses gratitude, and awakens the soul to awareness of His glory.
Such praise rests on faith that relies on God's power and willingness to save. The words will be literally fulfilled in the troublous times just before the end. Then the church should draw near to God through repentance and the putting away of sin.