L ong before we bloggers celebrated our first 100 posts, the psalmists provided us with theirs. In recognition of my 100th, let's celebrate by looking at the Bible's "Post #100" (a.k.a., Psalm 100, A Psalm for Thanksgiving or Thank Offering): Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Surprisingly, there is no direct Hebrew translation for the English word 'joyful' as used in this verse in the King James Version. That leaves things a bit open to interpretation. My study Bible (NASB) says 'joyful' is "a shout of loyalty and homage." The dictionary defines 'joy' with the word rejoicing, meaning "to be made glad again." 'Noise,' however, does come with a Hebrew equivalent, meaning "to split the ears with sound," as in to shout, shout for joy. Lands implies all the earth, the nations, the world. We, those of all nations, are to present to the Lord, out of our loyalty and homage to Him, joyful shouts that...
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P.S. The Do-Re-Mi Improv is my favorite too. I'm running it on Friday :D
All she wants for her birthday is her 2 front teeth!
I got your JWalking in the mail today and really enjoyed it. QUESTION...I read something handwritten at the end but couldn't completely make it out. However, I DID notice THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Julie Andrews, early 2010, and diet coke. Definitely sounds like my cup of tea...er diet coke. So, what's the scoop on that?
Oh, and thanks for adding me to your mailing list. I think I might join in on the newsletter bandwagon....of course it will have to have my own "special twist" haha.
have a great day!
Happy New Year, Sue!
Come on over to my blog to sing our favorite!!
What fun! Especially on a cold overcast day. There is something about a day like that, that makes me want to bundle up and watch a favorite old movie. I'm sitting here smiling while I think about it.
I get that same "unexplainable lump in my throat" and usually a silly grin on my face no matter how often I watch it.