“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24
Summary
Psalms 118 is a triumphant song of thanksgiving, celebrating God's steadfast love and deliverance. The psalm opens with a call for Israel, the house of Aaron, and all who fear the Lord to give thanks for His enduring love. The psalmist recounts personal distress and how calling upon the Lord brought deliverance and victory. Emphasizing God's presence and help, the psalm highlights that it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans or princes. The psalmist portrays a procession entering the gates of righteousness to worship, and the language foreshadows Christ as the cornerstone, rejected yet central to salvation. The concluding verses are full of jubilation, beckoning believers to rejoice for the day the Lord has made, affirming trust in God's eternal faithfulness.