What comes to mind when you hear the words "joyful noise"? Or better yet, when was the last time YOU made a joyful noise for the Lord?
The psalms are full of people making joyful noises for the Lord. People's hearts are so full of thanksgiving and love that their natural response is to pour out praises to their Creator.
"I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High." -Psalm 9:2
"I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me." -Psalm 13:6
"Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation." -Psalm 96:2
"Make a joyful noise for the Lord, all the eart, burst into jubilant song with music." -Psalm 98:4
You see my point.
Are you so full of adoration and gratefulness to God and the many ways that He has blessed you that you can't help but to whole-heartedly express that to Him?
People here are. It doesn't matter how off beat you are or whether or not you are on pitch. You are making a joyful noise for the LORD and no one else. You can walk up to the front of the stage, take the microphone, and belt it out with your eyes closed. No one cares. You have words for the Lord and people respect that. The kids play the instruments. They start singing in the middle of their prayers. Song after song after song pour from their lips.
I want to praise like this. I want to worship like this. I want to be so full of joy, thankfulness, and His Presence that joyful noise pours from my mouth without hesitation.
