"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control." Galatians 5:22
What is the source of your joy? Joy is more than just temporary happiness. Real true and lasting joy is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit in your life.
True joy comes from Jesus Christ. It does not depend on your circumstances. I once visited the prison cell in Rome where one of the early apostles was held almost 2,000 years ago. The cell was dark, and cold and small. The Apostle Paul, when he was in prison in Rome, wrote to his fellow Christians, "Rejoice in the Lord always! Again, I say, rejoice."
How could someone rejoice in such terrible circumstances? He was in prison; in danger of losing his life; not free to go and to see those he loved. The reason he could rejoice is that he knew that Jesus Christ lived in his heart and life; and that Jesus Christ alone is King and Lord over sin, and death, and the devil. Even death itself could not rob Paul of his joy, because when he died he knew he would go to heaven and be in the presence of God forever.
So are you discouraged about your circumstances? Are you afraid? Are you uncertain about tomorrow? God knows the future. He holds your life in His hands. He loves you. Nothing can separate you from His love. So rejoice!
This week, let us pray that
THANK YOU so much for your prayers. We are thinking of having a place on www.iChristianLife.com where you can post prayer requests and can pray for the needs of others. If you like this idea, please hit "reply" to this email and tell us your thoughts. You can in your reply ask for prayer and one of our volunteers will pray for you. May God bless you!
May God bless you,
What is the source of your joy? Joy is more than just temporary happiness. Real true and lasting joy is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit in your life.
True joy comes from Jesus Christ. It does not depend on your circumstances. I once visited the prison cell in Rome where one of the early apostles was held almost 2,000 years ago. The cell was dark, and cold and small. The Apostle Paul, when he was in prison in Rome, wrote to his fellow Christians, "Rejoice in the Lord always! Again, I say, rejoice."
How could someone rejoice in such terrible circumstances? He was in prison; in danger of losing his life; not free to go and to see those he loved. The reason he could rejoice is that he knew that Jesus Christ lived in his heart and life; and that Jesus Christ alone is King and Lord over sin, and death, and the devil. Even death itself could not rob Paul of his joy, because when he died he knew he would go to heaven and be in the presence of God forever.
So are you discouraged about your circumstances? Are you afraid? Are you uncertain about tomorrow? God knows the future. He holds your life in His hands. He loves you. Nothing can separate you from His love. So rejoice!
This week, let us pray that
- Others will see Jesus in us -- that the Holy Spirit will fill our hearts and lives with the joy of Jesus Christ
- God will fill the world with His presence -- and that Christians everywhere will be filled with His love and joy
- God will protect and keep our staff at Global Media Outreach and fill us with His joy
THANK YOU so much for your prayers. We are thinking of having a place on www.iChristianLife.com where you can post prayer requests and can pray for the needs of others. If you like this idea, please hit "reply" to this email and tell us your thoughts. You can in your reply ask for prayer and one of our volunteers will pray for you. May God bless you!
May God bless you,
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