Ever wondered what the Bible says about celebrating? Well, you’re in for a treat! The Bible is full of wisdom on how to celebrate life’s joys, victories, and even the simple blessings.
Whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or just a good day, there are verses that encourage us to celebrate and give thanks. Let’s dive into some uplifting Bible verses about celebration and discover how they can bring joy and meaning to our lives!
Top Bible Verses About Celebration
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Psalm 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Psalm 32:11
“Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 61:10
“I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.”
Luke 15:32
“But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”
Psalm 33:1
“Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.”
Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Psalm 150:6
“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.”
Joy in Salvation
Psalm 51:12
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
Isaiah 12:3
“With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”
Luke 15:7
“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”
Acts 8:8
“So there was great joy in that city.”
1 Peter 1:8-9
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
Rejoicing in God’s Blessings
Psalm 126:3
“The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”
Isaiah 9:3
“You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.”
Jeremiah 31:13
“Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.”
Luke 1:46-47
“And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”
James 1:2-3
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Celebrating God’s Presence
Psalm 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Psalm 21:6
“Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.”
Psalm 27:6
“Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.”
Psalm 100:2
“Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.”
Isaiah 12:6
“Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”
Joy in Fellowship
Romans 12:15
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
1 Corinthians 12:26
“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”
Philippians 2:2
“then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.”
1 Thessalonians 3:9
“How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?”
Philemon 1:7
“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.”
Eternal Celebration in Heaven
Matthew 25:21
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”
Revelation 19:7
“Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.”
Revelation 21:4
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 22:5
“There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.”
1 Corinthians 2:9
“However, as it is written: ‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’—the things God has prepared for those who love him.”
Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Psalm 9:1
“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
Psalm 28:7
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
Colossians 3:15-17
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
1 Timothy 4:4-5
“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Proclamation of God’s Goodness
Psalm 105:1
“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”
Isaiah 12:4
“In that day you will say: ‘Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.”
1 Chronicles 16:8
“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”
Psalm 145:7
“They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.”
Psalm 96:2-3
“Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”
Commemoration of Miracles and Deliverance
Exodus 15:1-2
“Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: ‘I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea. The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”
Judges 5:3
“Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I, even I, will sing to the LORD; I will praise the LORD, the God of Israel, in song.”
1 Samuel 2:1
“Then Hannah prayed and said: ‘My heart rejoices in the LORD; in the LORD my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.”
Psalm 40:3
“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.”
Psalm 107:22
“Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.”
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness
Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Psalm 89:1
“I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.”
Psalm 92:1-2
“It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.”
Psalm 119:90
“Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.”
1 Corinthians 1:9
“God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”