In Psalm 118:24 we read: "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it?

What does this verse really mean, why does it matter and how can we apply it to our lives?

At first glance, we may interpret this verse to mean precisely what it says:

Today is the day the Lord has made, crafted, and created with God’s very own will. And because we know God’s will is without blemish, we should rejoice and be glad in each and every day He makes.

Well, yes. This is true, and I will get back to this point in a moment, but…The actual context of this verse teaches us something different.