Psalm 100 - A Psalm for giving thanks
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
For the Lord is good;
His steadfast love endures for ever,
And his faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 100 is about joy and gladness and being thankful to God whose mercy and steadfast love are everlasting. Whatever problems we have, God’s steadfast love never ceases.
The Psalms cover all aspects of David’s life, and he knew he could put his trust in God, and we can too. They show us how to bring our problems to God and let go of our worries.
In the Psalms, David expresses his wonder and awe at God’s creation. He seeks forgiveness, guidance and justice. They contain the prayers of a suffering man, prayers of longing for the Lord and also prophecy.
David put into words his longings, frustrations, joy, peace and thanksgiving and these words help us to express our feelings too.
Sister Josie