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REJOICE

Text : 1 Thess. 5:16 

Rejoice evermore.

This is another short verse in the bible. The shortest verse in the bible is "Jesus wept" (John 11:35). I probably would think the next shortest verse to this is "REJOICE evermore." 

So if we join the two verses together, it will read thus: *_Jesus wept, rejoice evermore_ .* 

Halleluyah! Glory to God!!!

 If JESUS has wept, then yours is to rejoice forevermore. As humans, living in this unstable and turbulent side of eternity, we are bound to face lots of challenges and difficulties. This verse is coming to the church in Thessalonians like an unconditional command-

Rejoice evermore!

In the summer, winter, autumn and spring you are to rejoice. When it's cold or hot, you are to rejoice. When you have and when you do not have enough or even at all, you are to rejoice. Whatever the situation you find yourself, God's word is saying to you: Rejoice!

We have more reasons in the scripture asking us to rejoice for the spiritual, future and yet unseen promises of God than the tangible, present and the seen. 

 *The Ability to rejoice evermore(continuously) is not and cannot be resident in the flesh. Only the Spirit of God can help you maintain this attitude* 

Mary said, " And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour"Luke 1:47 

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit...... Luke 10:21 

From the two scriptures, you can see Mary and Jesus rejoicing in spirit. Their joy came from within and not from without. The only joy or rejoicing that can be sustained evermore is that which is from within.

Although it is easier to rejoice when we experience good tidings or pleasant events, but the Lord would have us rejoice at all times.

 *Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice* (Philippians 4:4 ).

This attitude of rejoicing is the only thimg that could have gotten Paul and Silas to sing praises while they were in chains and in the prison.

 *And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.* Acts 16:25

They sang praises in their darkest hour (midnight). You can also receive Grace to sing praises(rejoice) at the darkest hour of your life, then you would see the power of God at work. Your 'rejoicing attitude' shall always shake the foundation of whatever prison you are in and consequently open the prison door for you. 

May the Lord give you reasons to Rejoice always. But whatever comes your way, always be rest assured that the Lord your God is still on the throne. 

Just keep on rejoicing in Him and He will come through for you.

Receive Grace to GIVE God quality praise right now. Rejoice in the Lord always regardless of your situation.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Ask the Lord for grace to always rejoice.

Bible reading:Acts16:24 -40

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