A Vibrant Hallelujah Party
March is such an exciting month. Winter is ushered out and spring begins to tip toe in.
The Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia begin to awaken from a long winters sleep and yes, occasionally a blanket of snow tosses a covering of surprise over already sprouting daffodils dampening their sassy dance. It temps us to pack away our turtlenecks and corduroy, pulling out our eyelet and seersucker. And every once in awhile, March has the privilege of hosting the "Alleluia, He is Risen day of celebration on her calendar. Easter just makes the cut this March landing on the 31st. Catch the enthusiasm and adoration for God in Psalm 89 and tell of his majesty and invite someone each day to share in your Hallelujah Party for the Lord.
Psalm 89:5-18
God! Let the cosmos praise your wonderful ways, the choir of holy angels sing anthems to your faithful ways! Search high and low, scan skies and land, you’ll find nothing and no one quite like God. The holy angels are in awe before him; he looms immense and august over everyone around him. God-of-the-Angel-Armies, who is like you, powerful and faithful from every angle? You put the arrogant ocean in its place and calm its waves when they turn unruly. You gave that old hag Egypt the back of your hand, you brushed off your enemies with a flick of your wrist. You own the cosmos—you made everything in it, everything from atom to archangel. You positioned the North and South Poles; the mountains Tabor and Hermon sing duets to you. With your well-muscled arm and your grip of steel— nobody trifles with you! The Right and Justice are the roots of your rule; Love and Truth are its fruits. Blessed are the people who know the passwords of praise, who shout on parade in the bright presence of God. Delighted, they dance all day long; they know who you are, what you do—they can’t keep it quiet! Your vibrant beauty has gotten inside us— you’ve been so good to us! We’re walking on air! All we are and have we owe to God, Holy God of Israel, our King!
