Psalm 33:Reasons To Rejoice
I) Commands to rejoice in the Lord!
Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day. Henri Nouwen
A) What is Christian joy?
Christian joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy Spirit, as he causes us to see the beauty of Christ in the word and in the world. -John Piper
B) We can express this joy in many different _______________.
How do you rejoice in the Lord? What do you have to rejoice about?
C) Our ability to rejoice is not based on _____________________.
II) Reasons to rejoice
A) The Lord is ______________________.
“The power of God is that ability and strength whereby he can bring to pass whatsoever … his infinite wisdom may direct, and whatsoever the infinite purity of his will may resolve.” Stephen Charnock
1) He created the entire _____________.
2) Nothing can ______________ the sovereign God’s plans.
Do you trust in God’s power?
B) The Lord is good and ____________ for his people.
Do you believe that God is good and has good intentions for you?
1) He brings his salvation to those who hope in his ____________ love.
2) Christ’s work on the __________ is the ultimate example of this love.
C) The Lord is ____________________.
Do you believe that God is faithful to you?
III) Rejoicing in these things give us ______________!
A) Redirection: Constantly remind ourselves of these _____________ of God.
B) Create life _________________ to help you remember.