CHOOSE JOY!

Isaiah 66:10 – Devotional

Isaiah 66:10

“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you who love her. Rejoice for joy with her all you who mourn for her.“

I would like to share an important secret with you: JOY IS A CHOICE! But some people seem to think that one is joyful by nature. In other words, we are born with either a ray of sunlight over our head or a thundercloud.

It is also thought that the circumstances of life determine joy or sorrow. As we read the words of today’s Scripture, we quickly notice that it is directed to those who grieve in Zion.

Think of that! For those who are experiencing grief, the Lord promises the oil of joy. Not only that, He provides a garment of praise in place of a spirit of despair. I think that James 1:2 expresses this thought: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

What are you experiencing in your life at this moment? It really does not matter what the circumstances are, but it does matter whether you are appropriating the joy of the Lord in order to display His splendor.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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