Psalm 92:4

Psalm 92:4 For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands.

How is your day going so far? Would you categorize it under the “joyful and triumphant” column in your ledger?

Based on our verse for today we are to find gladness simply by being part of God’s plan. Look at the ground we’ve covered so far in the Psalm, we’ve talked of praising God for His kindness, His provision, and His faithfulness. Did you notice that the verses say nothing about the circumstances that are going on at the moment? There are no qualifiers – we’re simply to praise Him. It’s easy to praise Him when we are happy isn’t it? How about when we’re not? Is Jesus enough for us?

We’re not only to be glad but we’re supposed to realize the victory of Christ, our verse ends with I will triumph in the works of Your hands! Look at what the apostle Paul says about victory in 2nd Corinthians 12:

7And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Do you think Paul understood the triumph of Christ. Paul acknowledged his discomfort and asked Jesus to remove his affliction. Look at Jesus’ response, “My grace is sufficient for you”. Boy, if we could only catch that truth! Simply to be in God’s grace is enough for us! Rejoicing God in our weakness – what a wonderful and beautiful thought!

You have experienced victory today whether you realize it or not. God has already kept you from a multitude of sins this day. God has forgiven you for the sins that you have repented from. God has protected you from a multitude of attacks from the evil one. Victories – each and every one.

I’m not asking you to turn a blind eye to your circumstances. They are real and they are difficult. I do not know what your situation is as you are reading this. You may be coping with the loss of a child, the loss of a job, the ending of a marriage, who knows? But this one thing I can tell you in the middle of your storm, Jesus’ grace is sufficient for you as well. No matter how battered and bloody you are at the end of the day you can still say “Jesus is mine”.

Let us be proactive in our worship of the Lord, shall we? Think of His lovingkindness throughout the day. Find your delight and satisfaction in Him and Him alone. Understand and acknowledge that He has already achieved victory for you over sin and death. Think of Him and be glad. Think of the works of His hands and praise Him for the victory!

Chalk this day up under “joyful and triumphant” even in the midst of adversity. Jesus is yours!