These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. (John 15:11 KJV)
His joy in us! How amazing is that?
We are to rejoice and praise God for all things. Each of us in our way…He loves us all. He doesn’t love anyone more…but as a any parent, you love your children all. We each possess different gifts, and we are to use them willingly as we go forward in His name…and sacrifice our days to Him.
In song, in praise, in doing good deeds, in helping others. Reaching out, always in His name to which all good things flow. We surrender and give it all to Him. The joy will double and overflow with endless joy. The more we rejoice and give thanks, the more we want to do in His name.
Father is a loving God, His character unchanged since the beginning of time. The Creator of the universe, our mighty God. Truly amazing in every way.
Throughout the bible we see examples of our brothers and sisters rejoicing in the Lord, and giving Him thanks and praise. Giving Him all the glory, and waiting for His approval to do so. Listening and approaching with love in their hearts.
So too it is today. It may be a different “time” on the calendar, but not a “different way” of approaching, loving, or honoring our Father. That is the same, throughout the ages. Prasing Him for all He is and all He has done throughout the ages, and continues to do at this moment, is critical to our devleopment as His faithful followers, as His children and as His very own.
Romans 12:12 states: Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing in prayer:. To wait patiently in all we do. Waiting for God, when He will return, but doing things in which we should while we’re waiting. Not just staring up at the sky. As Jesus said, “You won’t see it, you won’t know when” — what we do know is that it’ll happen, and until such time…we praise, rejoice in knowing His promises will be fulfilled…and we give Him all the glory.
James 1:2 – My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations: Even during our trials and temptations, we give Praise, we SHOUT PRAISE and continue in prayer of thanksgiving to our Father.
Galatians 5:22 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith: The fruit of the Spirit is love, patience, understanding. To all things we do with love and walk in the Spirit. We offer love, guidance to those where we can and when we can…and we do it all in the glory of God.
John 16:24 – Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full: When we go forward in Jesus’ name we are fulfilling His doctrine along with our purpose. When we do this…joy will bubble within. It is a joy to praise and be obedient unto Jesus. All things flow accordingly when we do.
Psalms 16:11 – Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore: Forever more. Joy in the path of life, in His presence, pleasures and joy. Praise His name.
To al lthings we do are done through Christ. Our purpose and our accomplishments are because of His grace and love. There isn’t anything that we can do that can’t be undone by God. There isn’t anything that we can’t do that GOD can do.
All things were made by Him for Him and all things that were are because of Him.
A daily journey in life, a warmth of emotions by the spirit and a drive to love Him and serve Him in the fullest capacity is exceedingly joyful in all aspects.
Praise Him, acknowledge Him in all things for all things. Love Him, honor Him, and above all…don’t forget to praise Him no matter what the circumstances. Every prayer, every word that comes out of our mouths should be filled with love for Him, and demonstrated through our actions of others.
Have you lifted your hands in praise today? Have you felt His joy as you praise His name and give Him all the glory? Have you prayed with joy and a contrite heart?
He’s waiting to make your cup overflow.
Thank You Lord, Praise Your name forevermore! Amen.
Philippians 1:4 – Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
Acts 13:52 – And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
Psalms 30:11 – Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Matthew 25:21 – His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Luke 1:46-56 – And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord
Psalms 28:7 – The LORD [is] my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
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