Read the passage: Psalms 5
v.11 1. Trusting in God frees the heart to rejoice.
(But let all those who put their trust in thee rejoice;)
v.11 2. Joy in the heart gives an affirming testimony of faith.
(…let them ever shout for joy,)
v.11 3. Absence of fear keeps the heart’s exclamation consistent.
(because thou defendest them;)
Fear being removed by the assurance of God’s defense.
v.11 4. The love of God’s name celebrates the heart.
(let those also who love thy name be joyful in thee.)
v.12 5. Righteousness in the heart gives substance to life.
(For thou, Lord wilt bless the righteous;)
v.16 6. The presence of God’s favor is a joyous experience.
(with favor wilt thou compass him as with a shield.)
Joy gives evidence to our strong defender, Christ.
7. Joy is to be a believer’s eternal response to our generous loving God.
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