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
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near" - Philippians 4:4-5
ReplyDelete(New International Version)
"All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast" - Proverbs 15:15 (New King James Version)
"My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you" - Psalm 63:5 (New International Version)
"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me" - John 15:4
(New King James Version)