Psalm 98 Message Notes: How are you feeling about the upcoming holidays? Dreading them? Cautiously optimistic? Full of joyful anticipation? In light of life’s varying conditions and challenging circumstances, we all constantly need spark plugs for joy. Consider these! Spark Plug 1: Sing about our LORD’S marvelous salvation. Read Psalm 98:1. What intrigues you in these lines? What might joyous singing look like for you and your loved ones in the weeks to come? Spark Plug 2: See his saving, faithful love for people everywhere. Read Psalm 98:2-3. What intrigues you in these lines? How are you moved and motivated by God’s love and faithfulness? Spark Plug 3: Shout for joy to the LORD! Read Psalm 98:4-6. What intrigues you in these lines? What will creative, joyful “shouting” look like in your life for this coming season? Consider how Psalm 98:7-9 explodes the grateful praise. What are the most prevalent joy killers in your own life or for those you love? How does Psalm 98 help potentially combat such joy killers? Read and ponder Ephesians 5:15-20. How does Paul’s instruction correlate and further encourage your own grateful praise? What will you do to more intentionally cultivate Christ Jesus’ joy for the coming season? Get Ready for Next Week: Read each day from Psalm 99.