The Bible says in these verses that we are to rejoice in the Lord. We see that admonition throughout the Scripture: Rejoice in the Lord. Understand that this call to rejoice in the Lord is for everyone, but it has a special application for followers of Christ who are seeking the abundant life in Him. Let me put this another way: If you see a commercial on TV advertising a sporting event then that advertisement is for everyone. However, if it’s your team playing then the situation takes on a personal application. Such is the nature of the call to rejoice in the Lord. All have the opportunity to praise the Lord, but not everyone will. This call becomes extremely personal for those who profess faith in the Lord.
The Scripture says that it is comely for us to praise the Lord. What that means is that it’s fitting and right to praise, exalt, and lift up the name of the Lord. The question is, will we just praise the Lord when the circumstances of our lives are okay, or will we praise Him even when things seem to be falling apart? You see, if we will praise the Lord no matter what, then that’s what separates us from those who on Sunday were shouting, “Blessed be the name of the Lord,” and then on Friday were shouting, “Crucify Him!”
Let us be found among those who shouted, “Blessed be the one who comes in the name of the Lord,” and then on Friday we were weeping at the cross as our Savior died. The blessed Word of the Lord comes to us and is cause for rejoicing.
