PASTOR CHRIS WEDNESDAY 3 YOUR SUCCESS AND JOY ARE HIS DREAM Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content Philippians 4:11 Someone once asked me, Is it really possible to be full of joy all the time? Very quickly, I responded, Im joyful all the time! Then, he said, Dont you think thats a bit unrealistic? It depends on what reality is to you, I responded. For some people, reality is their human experience, but our reality is Christ. In Christ, its possible to be joyful all the time. You can be joyful every day, and be successful every day, irrespective of what happens to you or around you, because thats Gods desire for you. He wants you to be joyful and successful. The Bible says, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth (3 John 1:2). Jesus came, lived, died, was buried, and resurrected; all for your sake! He suffered that you might live in the glory of His sufferings. That means you should live joyfully every day, enjoying your life. Thats what He died for: for you to live the best life, be the Fathers dream, and be a success in life and in everything you do, irrespective of the challenges that you might face. James 1:2 says, My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations. The challenges that come your way are described in Gods Word as light afflictions: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory (2 Corinthians 4:17). Theres nothing that can overwhelm you. The distress is for a moment; itll surely turn out for your good! The problems you encounter that seem to be contending with your joy are temporary; theyre the springboards for your promotion and the next level of glory. Therefore, refuse to yield to pressures and adversities; subdue them with the Word. Stir up the joy of the Lord from within your spirit and laugh on in victory. Satan and his demons are discomfited in an atmosphere of joy, love, and laughter. So, live at the top all the time by maintaining a joyful heart. CONFESSION My life is an expression of the glory of God. I live independent of the circumstances and situations around me, because I know that all things work together for my good. Therefore, I rejoice always in the Lord, conscious that Im a victor for life. Glory to God! FURTHER STUDY Romans 8:28 And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans. (LivingBible_Taylor) 1 Peter 1:8 You love him even though you have never seen him; though not seeing him, you trust him; and even now you are happy with the inexpressible joy that comes from heaven itself. (LivingBible_Taylor) 1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN 2 Corinthians 1-2:1-4 Proverbs 12-13 2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Jeremiah 21
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 05:31:00 +0000
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