2 Chtonicles 15:14-15 And they sware unto the Lord with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets. And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the Lord gave them rest round about.
All Israel gathered together with Asa to celebrate and worship with loud rejoicing after God’s victory. Thankfulness and praise led to shouting with instrumental accompaniment. They swore to be faithful to the Lord who was faithful to them. The response to God’s grace, salvation, and victory over enemies was a heartfelt promise to worship the Lord, loud rejoicing for what He has done, and an earnest seeking of the Lord alone with deep desire.
Such exuberance showed enthusiasm for God and a renewed commitment to believe. They were happy to swear an oath to serve such a great and good God. The Lord was found, and He gave them rest.
Our response to the Gospel of Grace is just as loud and joyful in heart. The surprise is that we can be glad to swear an oath of faithfulness to Jesus. This promise is not coerced or forced by duty, but we freely, willingly, and joyfully commit in response to the Lord’s victory given to us in Jesus Christ. “The love of Christ compels us.”