The Psalms are a recital of God's goodness and his people's ecstatic responses.

God has made us to be the apex of his creation: we are important (Psalm 8); his presence brings us pleasure (Psalm 16); he provides everything we need (Psalm 23); he forgives our sins (Psalm 32). God answers our prayers (Psalm 40); he takes shelved sinners and restores them to usefulness (Psalm 51); he provides grace as we grow old (Psalm 71); he gives us his word to guide us (Psalm 119); and when all others fail, he is entirely trustworthy (Psalm 146). No wonder celebration has such therapeutic value.

Indeed, the characteristic note of all biblical worship is exhilaration. 'Praise God! for the Lord our Almighty God is king! Let us rejoice and be glad; let us praise his greatness! For the time has come for the wedding...' (Revelation 19:7).

We yell ourselves hoarse when our team wins the grand final: that's what the people of God do when they get excited about him!

Lord, release in me a childlike, boisterous, adoration! Amen.