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REJOICE




Text :  1 Thess.  5:16  

Rejoice evermore. 

In Philippian 4:4 (ISV)   the scripture instructed us to:
Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing!

While Joy is a noun, Rejoice is a an action word(verb). So, Joy is a state which is being expressed as REJOICE. *One who rejoices is one who has Joy. True rejoicing comes from the well of Joy.* Only the Joyous can Rejoice. I pray that you will always see and have reasons for rejoicing in Jesus name.

The scripture is clear about the context of our rejoicing- *IN THE LORD.* This is the only context that will always give you reasons for continuous rejoicing. If your rejoicing is in your wife, husband or children, there will be days they won't be there for you. If your Joy is IN your wealth,status or achievements, you will suddenly realise that they don't bring lasting happiness. *Nothing or No one in this world is capable of giving you a lasting Joy. Only Christ does.* 

 *The only One that guarantees your continuous and fullness of Joy is Christ.* So, for you to be able to Rejoice always, it has to be in the Lord. 
 *Do not always wait for a cause to Rejoice, rather find a cause to Rejoice-Christ is enough cause.* 

If your Joy is dependent on the offerings of this world, you will always experience ups and down moments, but if your joy comes from the Lord, though there might be turbulence all around you, you will always experience the Joy of the Lord on the inside.

 *Your rejoicing will daily flow from inside out and your Joy will become full, when your affection and focus is on Christ and Christ alone.* It's only in Christ, your Peace and Joy can be found. 

 *REJOICE FOREVERMORE!* 

Bible reading: Mathew 2:8-11.


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