The joy of the believer is to be in many things. It should obviously be found in salvation from impending eternal death and destruction in hell. It should also be found in eternal relationship with our creator. It can be easily found in the blessings surrounding a life that is logical and conforms to the character of God. It also is worthy of consideration that it creates families and societies that throw off the shackles of oppression and create universal care for those we love. It can also be found in a life that is righteous and morally centered. But something that we often overlook in consideration is the fact that we are given a privilege to judge and rule alongside God. For whatever reason, it is a subject that seems to be avoided quite a bit. Perhaps it’s because it’s counterintuitive to have a judge that governs with humility. This is especially problematic as a pride is a gateway to all sin. Yet, the text is clear that believers will judge the nations. This psalm indicates a righteousness in praising God for the use of this privilege. Our responsibility is not ti shy away from this truth. Instead we ought to seek to be good, humble and moral judges. The scripture is clear that God wants a heart that loves mercy. We should be that type of judge. Nonetheless, instead of shying away from the responsibility, we ought to praise him for it.