For His Glory
Ex.23:30 [Voice] “Rather, I will drive them out a little at a time—a few here, a few there—until your numbers grow and you are strong enough to take over the land and its care.”
Your growth is linked to your destiny. If you do not grow, if you do not increase in capacity, you cannot fulfill your destiny. Even though God was fighting for the nation of Israel, He still did not drive out all their enemies at once. Read the rest of this entry
Pure Joy II
James 1:2 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance” [with emphasis].
It appears that man’s perception of joy is very different from God’s reality. Yesterday, we learnt that there is joy and there is pure joy. God says we should consider it pure joy when we face trials of different kinds. And that does not really line up with our idea of what happiness is. Read the rest of this entry
Pure Joy I
Ps. 16:11 (VOICE) “Instead, You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life. As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending, and I know true joy and contentment.”
The joy that is in the Kingdom is in the Holy Spirit and in walking with God. It is as we get into God and into our relationship with Him that we get into His life and experience His joy. Like it is stated in today’s Scripture reference, as you walk with God, the pleasures in your life will be unending. Read the rest of this entry
The Holy Spirit
Rom. 14:17 (KJV) “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost”.
This Scripture gives us a clue into the source of joy. There are people that cannot get excited unless they take a substance. But after the substance wears out, they are back to being sober and sorrowful. But you and I have the Holy Ghost constantly with us so we are on a constant high. Read the rest of this entry
Say Amen!
Isa. 55:12 (NKJV) “For you shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace; The mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands”
Everybody can say there is a casting down but you will go out in joy – believe me! You have to receive it. Again I declare over you, everybody can be saying that things are hard but you will be led forth in peace, in Jesus Name. Read the rest of this entry
Rejoice
Philip. 4:4 (NKJV) “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” [with emphasis]
God empowers us to be joyful and He expects us to be joyful. I am trusting God that everything that is leaking your joy will be exposed and evicted out of your life, in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Ps. 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Read the rest of this entry
J-O-Y
Ps. 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Do you know anyone or are you the kind of person that remains joyful in times of adversity and uncertainty? If it is someone you know, then what strikes you most about that person? Read the rest of this entry
Jesus’ No.1 Fan
Ps. 98: 4 “Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises. 5 Sing to the Lord with the harp, With the harp and the sound of a psalm”
Man’s innermost desire, man’s deepest craving is to worship. And there is no better place to express that worship than to God in God’s house. Read the rest of this entry
Special Ability VII
Acts 2:46-47 “They continued to WORSHIP TOGETHER in the TEMPLE COURTS… PRAISING God and ENJOYING the favor of all the people.” [with emphasis]
The early Christians met in a place called Solomon’s porch, a place so big it could take a hundred thousand people standing. There were no seats in the church and they were having service every day. Read the rest of this entry
Special Ability VI
Acts 2:42 “… They took part in the fellowship, and sharing in fellowship meals and in praying together…” [TEV, with emphasis]
If you want God’s blessings in your life, you must be committed to loving other Christians deeply. Acts 2:42 “they were like family to each other” [CEV, with emphasis]. Read the rest of this entry
