Psalm 20:5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.
The Lord has graciously done great things for us, answered our prayers, and saved us from our enemies. He has defeated our spiritual enemies, solved our problems, and freely granted us eternal life. In God’s great salvation our response is to rejoice. Our heart is glad and that implanted inner joy affects the emotions in our soul.
The joy and rejoicing in the Lord and the confidence and peace of God is the natural effect and fruit of believing the Gospel of grace and salvation. Every time we hear the Good News of salvation the Spirit fills us with joy and peace in believing. This joyful emotion puts a smile on our face and a spring in our step. Rejoicing in salvation is a response of the mind, will, and emotions.
When we pause to remember and thank God for what He has done for us joy springs up and peace settles in. God is present and He fulfills our petitions. We set up His banner of love over us.