Psalm 118:24

“This is the day which the Lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Today the Lord will bless you, challenge and call you to greater things. Just like finger prints and snowflakes, there are no two days alike. The earth dramatically changes its structure from day to day. So, we live on a new planet every day. Yet, from a surface view everything looks the same. That’s where discovery and inquiry come into play. They are the building blocks of making the most out of your new day.

The psalmist with great anticipation looks forward to the start of a new day. He first recognizes that the Lord is still creating things. Every day is a new creation. The Lord has crafted this day with the same meticulous care. From the rain to the wind they are all under specified command to do the will of the Lord for the day (Psalm 148:8). There is nothing that occurs in the course of a day where the Lord does not have it in control.

Our response should be the same as the Psalter. The response is two-fold. First, he explains we should rejoice. This means our hearts should be cheerful. We should be excited. We should be grateful. We should be dancing. Are you glad to see another day? Do you thank the Lord with your praise for the air that you breathe? (Psalm 33:1)

The second response is less tentative. “Be glad in it,” the psalmist says. The admonition is revealing the continuous state of a thankful saint. He is not always thankful for what misfortunes a day may bring. We, however, should be glad in the Creator’s decision to allow us to remain another day upon the earth. If you seek Him you will find Him. He will put gladness in your heart more than your heart has room to bear (Psalm 4:7).

Word for Today
Thorough ‑ To be detailed, to make analysis of something

Quote for Today
Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.

- Seneca (5 BC ‑ 65 AD)