Haha, you should have already guessed, this is my daily QT from Everyday with Jesus. Well, i have gone through that as christians, we can be joyful because of our salvation. But how to sustain it so that we remain happy n joyful, not falling back to depression and sadness?
In this passage, the people continued to remain joyful because they cared for others, those serving in the temple. (vs 47) When we are right with God, other things quickly fall into place. We will forget our 'tribalism' - differences,different groups, churches, cells, classes... and think more in terms of Christ's body - the church. We are one big family.And we take delight in serving those who serve us. Then joy will be sustained...
so true, because when we start to care for others, we think of ourselves less. That helps us to remain joyful as we learn to see our own blessings and spend less time thinking about our weaknesses, lacks and circumstances. And when we learn to serve, we receive God's delight, so we remain joyful too!
"When your words came, i ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for i bear your name, O Lord Almighty." Why can we be full of joy? Because we can read God's word, keep them in our hearts!
So... let's continue serving, reading and keeping God's word in our heart!
-Mommy charis-
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