five: rejoice

"Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: 
and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart." 
(Psalm 32:11)


Here is a word of comfort to saints, and a good reason is given for that too. (1.) They are assured that if they will but trust in the Lord, and keep closely to Him, mercy shall compass them about on every side (v.10), so that they shall not depart from God, for that mercy shall keep them in, nor shall any real evil break in upon them, for that mercy shall keep it out. (2.) They are therefore commanded to be glad in the Lord, and to rejoice in Him, to such a degree as even to shout for joy, v.11. Let them be so transported with this holy joy as not to be able to contain themselves; and let them affect others with it, that they also may see that a life of communion with God is the most pleasant and comfortable life we can live in this world. This is that present bliss which the upright in heart, and they only, are entitled to and qualified for.

Matthew Henry (on Psalm 32)