Psalm 98:4 (NRSV)
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Verse 4Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
Devotion
In the midst of this Easter Season, Psalm 98 reflects, in the fullest possible measure, the spirit of the people of God during the most celebrative of all the seasons of the Church Year. It is one of those “King”-focused psalms which invites all the nations and people of the earth to join in the praise of the Lord of the universe. It is an invitation to all of us to break forth into joyous song, and a little later we are called upon to add the instruments as well. Can you imagine everyone joining in to create such a jubilant song of praise? And they rightly understood this song must give way also to a “jubilant” expression of love and service to others, bringing to all humanity life’s fullness and joy.
Prayer
Lead us, O Lord into expressions of compassionate concern for those all around us. May they also might experience a “joyous song to the Lord,” throughout all of life’s dimensions. Amen.