God Wants Me to Be Joyful
Rejoicing in the Lord
Philippians 4:4-5
Read the Bible through:
AM - 1 Chronicles 18-19 : PM - John 7:1-36
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice (Phil. 4:4).
Rejoicing in the Lord
Philippians 4:4-5
Read the Bible through:
AM - 1 Chronicles 18-19 : PM - John 7:1-36
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice (Phil. 4:4).
Some Circumstances are neither good nor bad in themselves. The quality of those circumstances depends mainly upon our outlook and how we respond to what is happening. What may seem bad to one person can appear quite good to another or vice versa, based on the viewpoints of the individuals involved.
Through out his letters, Paul suggested a Christian’s outlook should consistently reflect great joy at having received eternal salvation through Christ. Despite what goes on around us, “we have this treasure in earthen vessels” so that although “we are troubled on every side,” we are never “distressed” (2 Cor. 4:7-8). And while events and circumstances beyond our control may make us unhappy, we can at all times find joy in recalling “the hope which is laid up” for us “in heaven” (Col. 1:5). When we weigh our problems against this “unspeakable gift’ of God, we will always find a reason to rejoice (2 Cor. 9:15).
Thank You, Lord, for the enduring joy I have in You.
Through out his letters, Paul suggested a Christian’s outlook should consistently reflect great joy at having received eternal salvation through Christ. Despite what goes on around us, “we have this treasure in earthen vessels” so that although “we are troubled on every side,” we are never “distressed” (2 Cor. 4:7-8). And while events and circumstances beyond our control may make us unhappy, we can at all times find joy in recalling “the hope which is laid up” for us “in heaven” (Col. 1:5). When we weigh our problems against this “unspeakable gift’ of God, we will always find a reason to rejoice (2 Cor. 9:15).
Thank You, Lord, for the enduring joy I have in You.
