Let the whole earth shout to the Lord; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing. - Psalm 98:4 (CSB) One day, every voice will join heaven and nature in singing that great hymn of Christmas, “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” While often sung at Christmas, this hymn is based on Psalm 98. It is a triumphant song of victory, celebrating not only God’s past deliverance but also His future reign. This psalm points beyond the manger to the throne, reminding us that because of Christ

Scripture: “Look! I am about to send you grain, new wine, and fresh oil. You will be satiated with them…” — Joel 2:19 (CSB) In Joel 2:19, God doesn’t merely promise that His people will be satisfied—He promises they will be satiated. “Satisfied” means having enough, but “satiated” means being completely filled—full to the point of overflowing, with no lingering emptiness. It speaks of abundance, restoration, and a fullness only God can give. Think of Thanksgiving Day. We don

Scripture:  “Arise therefore, and build…” — 1 Chronicles 22:19 An elderly carpenter, eager to retire, agreed to build one final house at his employer’s request. But his heart wasn’t in it—he used poor materials and cut corners. When he finished, his employer handed him the keys. “This is your house,” he said. The carpenter was shocked! Had he known he was building his own home, he would have built it with better care. David understood the importance of building with purpose.