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afterglow, announce, every nation, Jesus Christ, proclamation, resurrection, salvation, the LORD
Day after day announce, “The LORD has saved us!” Tell every nation on earth,
“The LORD is wonderful and does marvelous things! (Psalm 96:2-3, CEV).
Easter Sunrise 2016 — photo by David Kitz
Reflection
This week’s I Love the Psalms theme is proclamation.
We live in the afterglow of the resurrection. Unlike an afterglow that fades over time, this afterglow ought to intensify within us like the power of the rising sun. And why should this be the case? Because with each passing day, the day of redemption and regeneration of our physical bodies is drawing closer. Today, I’m one day closer to seeing my resurrected Lord face to face.
Within us there should be a growing desire to declare the goodness of the Lord. The psalmist expresses it this way:
Day after day announce, “The LORD has saved us!” Tell every nation on earth,
“The LORD is wonderful and does marvelous things! (Psalm 96:2-3, CEV).
We are tasked with the job of joyous declaration. Good news is not difficult to share. We are not tasked with announcing the death of a loved one. We have the joy of sharing the news that one man—Jesus Christ—has defeated death. By faith his resurrection victory becomes our victory as well.
Response: LORD God, I want to glow with the joy of knowing you and your resurrection power. Give me the privilege of telling someone else the good news today. Amen.
Your Turn: Is your resurrection afterglow growing or fading?
I love the Psalms 
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This is so true, David. The excitement and message of Easter is much too wonderful to let die. Those flames need to be fanned every day and spread though out the world. It’s the only hope for a sick nation.
One day closer…….. Oh glory! …….. No more sorrow, regrets, tears, and goodbyes.
But that’s nothing compared to seeing He who is the fairest of 10,000, and altogether lovely, whose mouth is sweetness itself. He is desirable in every way. He is my lover and my friend. OH glory! …….. and all this for eternity.
Thanks brother, for the reminder. Michael