Devotion 1/5, His gospel brings us joy
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now… Philippians 1:4-5
Nehemiah 8:10 states that the joy of the Lord is our strength. How very true this is for when we are the joyful Christians that we are called to be, the unsaved are drawn to that joy for there is a strength in that joy from the indwelling Holy Spirit of God! This doesn’t imply that we are always happy. Happiness is fleeting, depending upon our circumstances, joy however, is deep seated in us and gives us peace in whatever comes our way in life for we know that God is in control and that He loves us.
Father, thank You for sending Jesus to this world to pay for my sins. There is such an ever present joy that You bring to my life! I pray that the joy inside me reaches my face and actions to show others a glimpse of You and Your great love for them. I give You all praise, honor and glory this day Father, Amen!
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