Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness [graciousness, forbearance] be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. (Phil 4:4-5)
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; the right hand of the Lord does valiantly. (Ps 118:15)
Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart. (Ps 119:111)
Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts. (Jer 15:16)
. . . rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer . . . (Rom 12:12)
As you can see from these Bible passages, rejoicing is an integral part of the life of a believer. We’re told to rejoice in Philippians.
The “voice of rejoicing and salvation” is heard in the homes of the righteous because God’s right hand (who is Jesus) does valiantly.
Valiantly means with courage or determination. Jesus fulfilled his calling to become our Savior and Redeemer! He fulfilled that calling with courage and determination.
“That hero of heroes, the conquering Savior, gives to all the families of his people abundant reasons for incessant song now that he has led captivity captive and ascended up on high. Let none of us be silent in our households: if we have salvation let us have joy, and if we have joy let us give it a tongue wherewith it may magnify the Lord.” – Excerpt from commentary on Psalm 118:15
Source of above quotation: http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/treasury-of-david/psalms-118-15.html
As believers, we have so many great reasons to rejoice. God’s word, which is full of His precious promises to us, is another reason for us to rejoice.
As we wait for God to fulfill His promises to us, we rejoice in hope! Under all circumstances, let us praise God and rejoice in Him.
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