Jude 1:24-25
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.
What do you recall as being the most joyful moment of your life? I heard the old story of a man who proudly boasted that he had been married 35 happy years to his lovely wife, and then added that out of 46 that wasn’t too bad. How sad! My dear Joyce and I have been married since 1952, and one of my greatest joys is to have her by my side.
Frequently I mention the sad faces we see all around us. It is almost impossible to observe people who express joy. In some church services there appears to be great joy. Sadly it too frequently is a copycat joy, where people mimic those around them without really having true joy within.
If you want a reason for joy, please read these three verses from the small book of Jude. By the way, he was a half-brother of Jesus, and brother of James. Here he expresses joy about Jesus in that only Jesus can keep us from stumbling and present us faultless before His presence. That is because Jesus paid a price we could never pay when He died for our sins.
That, my dear heart, is worthy of joy unspeakable and full of glory! If you have lost the pure joy of your salvation, stop and take the time to realize the wonderful eternity we have waiting for us because of our new life in Christ.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil