Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! – Psalm 100:1
When you think of the phrase “all the earth” what comes to mind? Many people may think only human beings are equipped to offer God worship, but there is much more to the earth than people!
Psalm 148 clarifies beautifully who and what “on Earth” is invited to join in a song of praise to their Creator: “Vapors high about the clouds… creatures of the ocean depths, fire and hail, snow and clouds, wind and weather that obey Him, mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all livestock, small scurrying animals and birds, kings of the earth and all people, rulers and judges of the earth, young men and young women, old men, and children. Let them all praise the name of the LORD, for His name is very great. “ (Psalm 148:4, 7-13, NLT). This entire list makes noises that magnify the Creator God, and humanity often enjoys the sounds of nature as well.
Some may see Earth and its inhabitants as hopelessly lost, waiting soon to be destroyed. However, God repeatedly says in the Bible He will restore and redeem His people and His creation… all of it. His original plan to dwell on Earth with humankind is still on track. Redemption has been paid, the cleaning crew is at work, and soon sin and death will meet their end. And THAT is something to make a little noise about!
Pray God’s people in America will share the joyful good news of their salvation and that, as a result, many will join the chorus of the redeemed.
Today’s Verse: Psalm 100:1
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: 1 Chronicles 16:29-34
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering and come before him!
Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;
30 tremble before him, all the earth;
yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice,
and let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!”
32 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
let the field exult, and everything in it!
33 Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy
before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth.
34 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
