Rejoice!

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.  Phlippians 4:4

As Christians we must rejoice!  Rejoicing strengthens us.  We all have our ups and down in our Christian walk.  There are times that we may fill that the Lord is not near us that , maybe he has forgotten us.  Don't let these thoughts rob you of your joy!

When you have thoughts that seem to get you down, look unto Jesus... remember what he has done for you!  What has he blessed you with?  Are you saved by the grace of God?  Can you remember the night/ day you accepted Jesus as your Savior?   Rejoice in them!

When doubts and fears come our way.... we need to take time out and rejoice in Jesus! Recall to mind the  Grace of the Lord working in your life.  Recall  those times when you felt the presence of  The Lord so near to you.  Most Importantly Recall those promises that the Lord has given you!

When you feel yourself worrying about the things that life bring, remember that Jesus said that He will never leave us. 

Joshua told the Isrealites to shout and the walls of Jericho would come down.  The walls were still up but when the people shouted.... THE WALLS CAME DOWN!

SOMETIMES WE NEED TO SHOUT AND REJOICE EVEN THOUGH WE ARE IN A VALLEY..... SHOUT AND REJOICE BEFORE THE VICTORY..... VICTORY WILL COME!

Rejoice!!!

Rejoice in knowing that our time here on earth is just temporary.... Look up! Jesus is coming soon.... Rejoice!!!

Rejoice, Rejoice and  again I say Rejoice!

Contentment

Philippians 4:11 (King James Version)

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

I read a devotional this morning about contentment.  In this the gentleman talked about Paul, and how he was content with his lot in life.  Paul spoke those words in the scripture I posted above.  He says that he learned to be content in what ever state he was in.  Paul counted it all joy  just to be able to witness for Christ.  He may not have had much in this life, but he did have Christ.


At times, we may battle with discontentment.  We may feel that we want something better for ourselves, that we are not satisfied with our life.


As Christians we have something to look forward to:  Heaven.  We have something more than just life here on earth.... we have heaven.


Paul won his race! He won the prize! We can to!


When things get us down, and we are discontent with ourselves or our life... We should look up to heaven and be reminded that Heaven is our Goal...


With Jesus, we can be content with what "life" may though our way!


Keep on working for the prize: Heaven!