Sacrifices of Joy

Psalm 27:5-6  For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.  And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord. 

So many times when in days of adversity it is hard to find our joy.  Or, to keep our joy active.  I'm not sure how it works for everyone else, but just as I think life is going pretty well, some (forgive me if you must), but some stupid thing happens that pulls me away from the peace and joy that I so desperately seek to dwell. 

And it seems the enemy of our souls knows just the thing to trigger the sorrow too! 

David found himself being wickedly pursued by Saul many times.  David understood what the word "Bullying" meant.  He ran for his very life, hiding in caves. 

If there is one thing that gets my ire up it is this.  I do not understand why people can not leave others well enough alone.  Why thy can not enjoy the life that they have been graciously given, and leave others alone. After all, there are so few hours in a day to take care of personal need and responsibility.  There really should be no time for as my family calls it, "nib-nosing". 

But, adversity, it has been here pretty much since the foundation of human existence.  There are plenty of examples in Scripture which teach us that there will be adversity in life.  And it comes in many forms. 

I'm so thankful for the ROCK of my salvation.  Aren't you?  He has lifted me up.  He has been my Friend.  My Comforter.  My strong habitation.  So many times He has hid me in His secret place.  He lifts us up, He does not tear at us.  He is wonderful. 

For this reason I know that, even in the midst of chaos, un-necessary hurts, and in affliction, I can bring to His tabernacle sacrifices of joy!  In times of pain and confusion,  I can open my mouth and sing!! 

Yes, I will sing praise unto my God.  He deserves my highest praise. 

Did you know that singing your way through a hard task can give you the strength to get it done?