Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.  Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.

Isaiah 12:5, 6

The Word of the Lord, even for today, April 23, when Spring is bursting forth. SING!  Sing to the Lord.  He is the Lord of all, then, now and forever.  This is the blessed song of Easter and the coming of Spring on the earth that reminds me of the faithfulness and fruitfulness of the new life God has given us through Jesus.

As I was meditating on this truth this morning, outside under the canopy of our magnificent Japanese cherry tree, I was humbled and made brave knowing the God who created all this is my God, now and forever.  When the earth passes away, He will be there!

My response this morning?  Like that of the Psalmist. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you. 

I praise God always that I have been included in the people of Zion.  We love our Lord dearly and enjoy his embrace and eternal love.