1 Chronicles 16:31-33 (NIVUK)
31 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;
let them say among the nations, ‘The Lord reigns!’
32 Let the sea resound, and all that is in it;
let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them!
33 Let the trees of the forest sing,
let them sing for joy before the Lord,
for he comes to judge the earth.
1 Chronicles portrays the whole of creation celebrating in response to the news that God reigns. This is not because God is a dictatorial despot who demands it, but because of God’s character, because he is just, gracious and compassionate. God being Lord is a cause for joy, who else would you want as Lord other than one like Jesus.
Jesus, I celebrate you being my lord and king, and joyfully pledge myself to you.
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