For what reasons do you rejoice? Do you rejoice when something good happens for you? Do you rejoice when something good happens for your family or friends? Do you rejoice when something bad happens to your enemy? That’s a bit different, isn’t it? Rejoicing is a tricky thing. Many times, we rejoice for the rightContinue reading “Rejoice with Angels”
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Great Reward
How far are you willing to go? How far will you go to protect those you love? How far will you go to achieve your goal? How far will you go to get what you want? Are you willing to forfeit it all? Are you willing to stand out in a crowd? Are you willingContinue reading “Great Reward”
Rejoice in Your Blessings
How good is your memory? Do you remember only the bad things that have happened? Or do you remember the good things as well? Who do you give credit to for all the good? Have you considered who is giving you the good in your life? Do you rejoice in the good? I see farContinue reading “Rejoice in Your Blessings”
Rejoice and Be Gentle
What does rejoicing mean to you? What does it look like? What does it feel like? Is it something you do every day? Are you gentle? Or are you rash, excitable, or over bearing? Do you know what it means to be gentle? Do you know that God is near? We typically think of rejoicingContinue reading “Rejoice and Be Gentle”
Humbly Accept Authority
Yesterday we discussed obeying authority, today let’s look at how we handle authority when given to us. Do we relish it? Do we abuse it? Does it become “my way or the highway?” Or do we humbly accept our role? Do we use our authority wisely? For some, when given a little authority, they canContinue reading “Humbly Accept Authority”
Rejoice Always
Do you rejoice in your knowing that Jesus has risen from the dead? What does rejoicing mean to you? Is rejoicing only the feeling of happiness? Does rejoicing include making a choice? Would you believe it means both? We often think of rejoicing as experiencing happiness or gladness. When something occurs that makes us happy,Continue reading “Rejoice Always”
Rejoice with Abraham
What causes you to rejoice? Is it a promotion in your job? Is finding someone special to be your companion for life? Is it watching your child accomplish something they have been working hard for? What causes you to rejoice? Do you rejoice in Jesus Christ? Many things in this world can provide us withContinue reading “Rejoice with Abraham”
Day of Commitment
Do you like to laugh? Do you like parties? Are you happy when you are celebrating a birthday? Do you love celebrating holidays? Do you rejoice in your salvation provided by God? Do you jump for joy when you see someone commit to Christ? Celebrating birthdays and holidays can be amazing. Those celebrations are oftenContinue reading “Day of Commitment”
Blessed Persecution
How well do you take it when someone insults you? How do you react when you are falsely accused? Have you been persecuted for your faith? Have you considered being insulted and falsely accused as persecution? I dare say most of us do not want to be insulted or falsely accused. Being insulted stings. ItContinue reading “Blessed Persecution”
Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks
How well do you rejoice? Are you praying regularly, even at all times? Are you thankful for everything, even those times when it’s a bit rough? Do you look at the situation as one in which God will use to your betterment? Our normal human behavior is to be happy when something good happens forContinue reading “Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks”
Marty Pressey 