Serve Jehovah with rejoicing. Come in before him with a joyful cry.—Ps. 100:2. Why is it important for Christians to carry out their service to Jehovah with joy? Because of the issue Satan raised in connection with Jehovah’s sovereignty. Satan claims that no one serves God out of a willing heart. (Job 1:9-11) If we were to serve Jehovah dutifully but joylessly, our sacrifice of praise would be incomplete. Service rendered from a joyful, willing heart glorifies God. Realistically, though, even devoted servants of Jehovah will have times when they become downhearted and struggle to maintain a positive outlook. (Phil. 2:25-30) When beset by negative feelings, we can beseech Jehovah in prayer and endeavor to meditate on praiseworthy things. (Phil. 4:6-9
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