Rejoice In Me Always

REJOICE IN ME ALWAYS.  This is a moment by moment choice.  It is possible to find Joy in Me even during the most difficult times.  Because I am always near, I am constantly available to help you.  I can even carry you through times of extreme adversity.

Imagine a woman who has become engaged to a man she deeply loves and admires.  Her heart overflows with pleasure whenever she thinks about her beloved.  Problems fade into the background, unable to dampen her enthusiasm and excitement.  Similarly, when you remember that I am your perfect Betrothed and that you are promised to Me forever, you can rejoice in Me even though you face many problems.

It is in the present moment that you find Me ever near you.  My Presence in the present is an endless source of Joy: a continual feast!  The soul-satisfaction you find in Me helps you relate well to other people.  As you enjoy My abiding Presence, you can bless others with your gentleness.

- Jesus


(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)


Scripture Insight:  Philippians 4:4-5; Proverbs 15:15; Psalm 63:5 and
John 15:4

The Very Name I Use To Address You -

THE VERY NAME I USE TO ADDRESS YOU - BELOVED - PROCLAIMS  HOW DEARLY I LOVE YOU.  I showed you the full extent of My Love - by enduring humiliation, torture, and death for you.  No greater love than this is possible, or even conceivable.

You have tucked into your memory many experiences of My unparalleled Love.  I want you to dwell on these memories:  Enjoy them over and over again!  This practice will help convince your doubting heart that My extraordinary Love is really yours - every nano second of this life and throughout eternity.

When you abide in Me, you also abide in My Love, for I am Love.  As you live close to Me - communing with Me more and more - My living Presence permeates your entire being.  This empowers you to trust in My unfailing Love, secure in the salvation I won for you.

- Jesus


(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)


Scripture Insight:  John 13:1; John 15:13; 1 John 4:16 and Psalm 13:5