Ezra reads from the book of the law and interprets what he reads. The people hear the word and receive it. They bow and worship God. God’s word reminds us of his great love and how small we are in comparison. Yet we are reminded in being joyful in God, we find strength.
Our reading today is from Psalm the 100th chapter. “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands. Serve the Lord with gladness,...
The psalmist calls to the Lord. He declares that he is dry like the desert and he is faint but he continues to hope...
Open the gates that the Lord may enter. When I read this I immediately think of the gates on the farm I grew up...
