Rhapsody of Realities Sunday July 5th 2020 - Rejoice Today
Be joyful always (1
Thessalonians 5:16 NIV).
Yesterday is
gone, and tomorrow is yet to come, but today is yours to use. Therefore, make
the best of today and be joyful. Don’t live in
the regrets
of yesterday or be apprehensive of the uncertainties of tomorrow. The regrets
of yesterday and fear of tomorrow are the enemies of today’s happiness. God
wants you joyful, TODAY!
Our theme verse
says, “Be joyful always.” This can neither be applied to yesterday nor
postponed to tomorrow; it’s for the NOW. Whether anybody treats you well or
not, be joyful all the same.
It makes no
difference that those you thought could be of help to you turned their backs on
you; remain joyful. After all, God never told you to put your trust in men
(Psalm 118:8-9). Whether or not there’s money in your bank account, be joyful.
If you allow circumstances, the happenings around you or the actions of others
determine your joy, then, you’re not acting on the Word. Remember, the blessing
is
for those
who do or act on God’s Word (James 1:22- 25). The Word says rejoice evermore (1
Thessalonians 5:16); so, practise it.
Make up your
mind that nothing will ever take away your joy. This is a decision you must
make. There’s a cooperation that’s required between you and the Holy Spirit. He
tells you what to do, but you have to decide to do them. If you say, “I’m going
to be ever joyful as the Word of God says, irrespective of circumstances,”
He’ll help you make it so.
Yes, in
Christianity, there’re challenges. But the Lord says in James 1:2, “Count it
all joy, when you go through diverse tests”; in other words, “rejoice!” What’s
important isn’t the challenges you face but your response to them. You were
born a winner, a victor; nothing in this life is set against you to hurt you or
make you a victim. The Bible says, “In all these things, we’re more than
conquerors” (Romans 8:37). Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
My life is a
bundle of joy and happiness, for the joy of the Lord is my strength!
Irrespective of circumstances, I remain cheerful and boisterous with praise,
knowing that I draw out prosperity, peace, success, health and other blessings
from deep within me. Glory to God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 4:4; Isaiah 12:3; Romans
14:17
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts
17:16-34 & Job 6-8
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:2
Corinthians 13:7-14 & Isaiah 2
The Rhapsody of realities is a daily devotional by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy
International designed to enhance your spiritual growth and development and
help you experience a constant refreshing through Gods word by means of study,
meditation and confession.
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