Psalm 100

"On your feet now -- applaud your God!" This is the way the "Message" translates verse one. Several images came to mind as I read this passage. One was being at a football game and the crowd raising to their feet in excitement to cheer the team. The other was being at a concert and the crowd raising to their feet to show appreciation for the performance. I doubt that the Psalmist had either of those images in mind but there is no doubt that he is calling us to express our thanksgiving to God for all that God has done for us.