February 11
Joy in the Lord by Dr. D. James Kennedy
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!— Philippians 4:6
The secret of rejoicing always is found in the words: in the Lord. This
is a secret many people never discover. They are, instead, looking for
happiness.
In this country we are guaranteed the pursuit of happiness. Unfortunately, there are very few people who find it, though many pursue it diligently.
The reason is that happiness is determined by happenings. The word happening comes from the same root as happenstance. Happiness is determined by happenings and happenings fluctuate constantly; they are ever changing and shifting about us.
Joy is determined by Jesus, who is the wellspring of joy, the source of all joy. At thy right hand there are pleasures [joy] forevermore (Psalm 16:11).
Rejoice in your circumstances? No. Rejoice in the Lord Jesus Christ. That is the secret of rejoicing, of singing, and making melody in your heart to the Lord.
Jesus said that the best reason for rejoicing is that our names are written in the Book of Life (see Luke 10:20). That is something we can count on as a source of joy.
In this country we are guaranteed the pursuit of happiness. Unfortunately, there are very few people who find it, though many pursue it diligently.
The reason is that happiness is determined by happenings. The word happening comes from the same root as happenstance. Happiness is determined by happenings and happenings fluctuate constantly; they are ever changing and shifting about us.
Joy is determined by Jesus, who is the wellspring of joy, the source of all joy. At thy right hand there are pleasures [joy] forevermore (Psalm 16:11).
Rejoice in your circumstances? No. Rejoice in the Lord Jesus Christ. That is the secret of rejoicing, of singing, and making melody in your heart to the Lord.
Jesus said that the best reason for rejoicing is that our names are written in the Book of Life (see Luke 10:20). That is something we can count on as a source of joy.
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