Psalm 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. I. THERE ARE ESSENTIALS WHICH GOD AND OUR OWN NATURE REQUIRE IN ORDER TO RENDER SPIRITUAL SERVICE WITH GLADNESS. 1. There must be reconciliation with God through faith in Christ. 2. There must be love to God as the motive (Galatians 5:6). 3. We must take God's will as our rule in the service. 4. We must serve Him in hope of success and reward. II. THE REASONS THERE ARE WHY WE SHOULD SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS. 1. Because of our indebtedness to Him (Psalm 103:1-5; Ephesians 1:3). 2. Because the service itself is holy, ennobling, and in its very nature joy-inspiring. To be in harmony with God, to be engaged in His service, seeking to raise men out of the ignorance, guilt, and misery of sin — how blessed is such service. 3. Because such service only can be acceptable to God. God loveth "a cheerful giver." We cannot endure to serve grudgingly. How welcome is love-inspired glad service! (G. W. Humphreys, B.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.WEB: Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing. |
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