God speaks today Sunday | March 16, 2025
O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
(Psalm 98:1) The joy of the Lord is our strength
Paul teaches that in addition to patience and long-suffering, Christians should also cultivate joy and gratitude. The Christian life is not just about enduring afflictions but celebrating the blessings of God. Joy attracts joy and gratitude attracts more reasons to be grateful. Christians who are diligent in using language of gratitude and joy will receive more blessings from God. The joy of the Lord is our strength and it is important to remember that God calls us to rejoice, even in the midst of trials. We have many reasons to be joyful, including our secure life in the Lord, the promise of victory over Satan, access to the power of God, and the blessings God has promised us on Earth and in eternity. Let us cultivate joy and gratitude in our lives.
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Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
(Philippians 3:1)Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
(Romans 12:12)Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
(Exodus 15:6)But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
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