3-24-06 Psalms 105:43

Psalms 105:43 (KJ21)
And He brought forth His people with joy, His chosen with gladness,

Psalms 105:43 (NAS)
And He brought forth His people with joy, His chosen ones with a joyful shout.

Psalms 105:43 (NIVUS)
He brought out his people with rejoicing, his chosen ones with shouts of joy;

Psalms 105:43 (NLT)
So he brought his people out of Egypt with joy, his chosen ones with rejoicing.

Most normal men and women want to establish homes and families. They want to build a permanent house where they and their children can grow in peace and happiness. Even if a couple should happen to divorce, statistics show that one or both soon remarry, so that they once more can reestablish a family unit. Where does this strong desire originate?

Adonai, the Almighty God, from the beginning of creation has desired a people that He could call His own. He wanted to establish a family in His own house. However, when Adam, the first man, sinned against the Lord, he brought great darkness upon the human race. The glory of God began to dim in the eyes of every man.

This was not acceptable to Jehovah, the Most High God, for He wanted sons and daughters of His own. He wanted to pour out His lavish love upon mankind. He, therefore, formed a plan to deliver them from the great darkness that held them in bondage. He sent His Son to lead them out of this prison. This brought Adonai great joy, gladness, and exultation. Both He and His people rejoice in this.

Now you are a chosen child of Almighty God. Boldly, with a ringing cry, He selected you. He proclaims to the whole world that you are His. God overcame your enemies and you now are overcome with joyful praise for your Savior and Redeemer!