Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations. (Psalm 100:4-5)
In Judaism it is widely accepted that, in the Messianic era, God’s people will not bring sin offerings or sacrifices for atonement unto the Lord because, in that day, “Judgment will return to righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it” (Psalm 94:15). In sync with this belief is the fact that John recorded that the saints of God will be “priests of God and of Messiah, and shall reign with Him a thousand years” (Revelation 20:6). Accordingly, in that day, the people of God will enter His gates with offerings of thanksgiving and into His courts with the sacrifice of praise!
Also note that the level of appreciation demonstrated by those who reign with Him will intensify as they draw nearer to His Presence. When the worshipers reach the outer gates of His Temple, they will offer thanksgiving; but when they enter the inner courts, thanksgiving will give way to praise and blessing. Moreover, the words of praise we are all destined to proclaim is “the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.” Even if for some it is not evident presently, in that day everyone will acknowledge His goodness, His mercy and His truth.
Frankly, His goodness — and holiness, I might add — is evident in the fact that, from generation to generation, the truth of His Word has endured. Even though men have scoffed at it, tried to stifle it, and even attempted to eradicate it, His truth has prevailed. It is, in fact, embedded within His Creation and cannot be successfully denied by the staunchest of rebels. As it is written, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork” (Psalm 19:1). This means, in time, even the wicked will be compelled to acknowledge that “the Lord, He is God.”
If that be so, then it is our duty and privilege to lead the way; we should be at the head of the column of those who go up to the mountain of the Lord singing His praises. We should be the loudest and most enthusiastic among those who enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. May it always be so.
Blessings and Shalom,
Bill
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