August 9 Living with JOY in this Chaotic World Philippians 4:4
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4)
Every day, in every way, we are challenged by the sinfulness of this world! Every day, we must be ready to face the satanic forces that are determined to steal of joy and to alter our witness for Jesus. When our hearts are surrendered to HIM, and we are walking in HIS will, then we will see the path, forward, is a blessed pathway. When we accept HIS direction for our lives and we are living and claiming each new day as an opportunity to serve HIM and to Witness for HIM and to experience HIS True JOY, regardless of the circumstances! I understand that life can bring some difficult challenges, yet I am fully confident that HIS LOVE AND GRACE will allow us to walk in HIS JOY and PRESENCE, when our lives are in the Center of HIS WILL! Contrary to what some might think, Christianity was not meant to be something that brought misery and obstacles for living. The Christian Life is meant to be JOYFUL, and we are to “Walk in that JOY,” so that others can see JESUS in us, and we are to be EXAMPLES of HIS GRACE, in every situation! What a witness to this lost and dying world, when, we as Believers, face the challenges of this life, with a smile on our faces, and a song in our hearts, and with confidence for tomorrow! JOY is contagious! JOY is Powerful! JOY is a Blessing for the Believer! You see, JOY is one of the marks of a TRUE BELIEVER! We MUST claim HIS JOY, Walk in HIS JOY, Live within HIS JOY, and WITNESS to OTHERS, IN HIS JOY! Life is difficult, yet, with the PROMISES OF GOD, we Can and Will Walk in His JOY, when we COMMIT to HIS WILL, and LIVE EACH DAY with the HOPE of HIS GLORY! My prayer is that others will see the JOY of CHRIST in my Daily Living! How About You? Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!