Psalms 105:43
And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:
Psalms 105:43
Verse 43 closes with a note of joy: God brought forth his people with joy and his chosen with gladness. This expresses the culmination of liberation: a people not only free but exultant in God’s justice and mercy. The exaltation reflects a communal celebration of God’s faithfulness, transforming fear into gladness and longing into fulfillment.
Joy and gladness in the exodus narrative point to worship as a response to deliverance. It shows that God’s acts produce communal rejoicing and a shared identity that is strengthened through shared memory of God’s faithfulness. It also invites believers to equate salvation with joy, not merely relief.
Practical applications:
- Cultivate communal joy: celebrate God’s faithfulness in regular gatherings and shared stories.
- Build a gratitude practice: create daily or weekly rituals recognizing God’s blessings.
- Embrace identity: reinforce a sense of belonging in God’s family, using that identity to serve others.
Cross-References: Psalm 126:2-3; Nehemiah 8:10; Isaiah 61:10; Luke 15:7; James 1:17