Knowing the Joyful Sound
The joyful sound of Jubilee brings us cheerfulness, security in God's presence, and the ability to behold the light of His face.
David Wilkerson emphasizes the significance of understanding the joyful sound of Jubilee, which represents the freedom and deliverance provided through Jesus Christ. He explains that many Christians live in fear and confusion because they do not fully grasp the blessings that come from knowing this joyful sound. The sermon highlights that those who recognize this sound will walk in the light of God's presence, rejoice in His righteousness, find strength in Christ, and trust in the Lord as their defense against all enemies. Ultimately, the joyful sound is a proclamation of the victory and freedom believers have through the blood of Jesus.
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The reason so many Christians today live in fear and confusion is because they do not understand the joyful sound of Jubilee. Yes, they know Jesus died and rose again and His blood has power to save. But they have not yet understood the joyful sound of all that He has provided that they might live in freedom.
"Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound" (Psalm 89:15). The joyful sound we hear today is the trumpet of God proclaiming our deliverance, through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Here are the other blessings of the joyful sound of Jubilee:
1. "Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance" (Psalm 89:15). The Hebrew meaning here suggests, "They shall walk in cheerfulness, secure in God's promises, at ease in His presence." Simply put, we no longer have to walk in darkness or confusion, because we will behold the light of His face.
2. "In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted" (verse 16). We know our own righteousness is as filthy rags and so we are to take courage by rejoicing in His righteousness -- which is ours by faith alone.
3. "For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted" (verse 17). We know that Christ alone is the source of all our strength and we do not have to live under the devil's thumb anymore. All we have to do is look upon Satan's back, where we will see the heel print of our Savior. Jesus has crushed our enemy!
4. "For the Lord is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king" (verse 18). We are utterly helpless in our flesh and so we totally trust in the victory of Jesus' cross. He defends us against every enemy.
Sermon Outline
- Understanding the Joyful Sound
- Blessings of the Joyful Sound
- Rejoicing in His righteousness
- Victory over Satan
- Trust in the victory of Jesus' cross
- He defends us against every enemy
- Beholding the light of His face
Key Quotes
“Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound” — David Wilkerson
“They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance” — David Wilkerson
“For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- We can walk in cheerfulness and security in God's presence, knowing that He defends us against every enemy.
- We should rejoice in His righteousness, which is ours by faith alone.
- We can trust in the victory of Jesus' cross and find strength in Him alone.