Made to Rejoice

“For You have made me rejoice, Lord, by what You have done; I will shout for joy because of the works of Your hands.” (Psalm 92:4 CSB)

In this life we live, sometimes it feels like “struggle” lives next door, “calamity” across the street, and “difficulty” a little further down the street. The ebb and flow of life experiences can bring positive change and, at times, can bring unwanted and unexpected change. The difference may be in the perception, and perception is dependent on personal impact.

The reality of the works of God’s hands, however, ministers to us like nothing else can. Knowing that a sovereign God is in control, that He is working in our lives, and that He brings good to us can serve to cause us to rejoice, even in the midst of the most difficult trials of life. Some of them cause us to question God’s purposes. But when we look beyond that question, we come to a point of confidence in the truth that, in spite of what we may see, God is at work for purposes beyond our comprehension. When we come to this point of realization, the effect is nearly explosive. It causes us to want to shout for joy. We know God is at work. And He is at work for good.

We do not arrive at this awareness automatically, and certainly not easily. Faith in God, His truth, and His purposes takes us to that place. Faith is the only vehicle that can possibly get us to that place, and faith is an absolute, child-like trust that God loves us beyond measure. That is why we pray, “Thy will be done.”

Lord, You have indeed caused us to rejoice because of Your works in our lives. Though we may not always understand them, we trust You absolutely. Amen.