Encouraging Phrase
An important is one thing that’s completely needed. Psalm 100 mentions 4 traits which are needed for the Christian.
1. Pleasure. The primary important talked about is joy (Psalm 100:1-2). The dictionary defines pleasure as fully glad or blessed. A Biblical definition is “the assured assurance of God’s presence.” There’s a distinction between happiness and pleasure. Happiness is an emotional response to exterior circumstances. Pleasure is a non secular fruit that comes from inside the Christian (Galatians 5:22). Pleasure will be interrupted by sin but restored via repentance (Psalms 51:12).
2. Service. The second important is Godly service (Psalm 100:2). To serve is to carry out duties for one more and to point out compassion for others. Galatians 5:13-14 says we’re to serve each other, and we’re to like our neighbors as ourselves. Joshua 24:15 instructs us to serve the Lord.
3. Humility. The third important talked about is humility (Psalm 100:3). Right here the psalmist says humility comes after we acknowledge who we’re in relation to who God is. He’s our Creator, and we’re His individuals. Romans 12:3 says to not suppose extra extremely of your self than you ought. And James 4:10 says to humble your self within the presence of the Lord.
4. Thanksgiving. The fourth important talked about is thanksgiving (Psalm 100:4). Thanksgiving is to specific appreciation, be grateful, and have an angle of gratitude. A grateful spirit helps maintain you humble, trustworthy, wholesome, glad, and holy.
What’s the foundation for these Christian necessities? It’s the Lord. Psalm 100:5 says, “For the Lord is sweet and His love endures endlessly; His faithfulness continues via all generations.” These are necessities that each Christian wants: pleasure, service, humility, and thanksgiving.
-Tony Cooper
Director Emeritus of Jimmie Hale Mission
