"Blog Y2 526 - Rejoice in the LORD"

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4. Rejoice! Just hearing this word fills our hearts with joy. But notice the emphasis, again, in this verse. Often, we associate joy with favorable circumstances when life is peaceful, calm, and everything seems to be going well. As God’s children, our joy is different. Even when we face storms, challenges, and uncertainties, we can still rejoice. Why? Because the God who created the heavens and the earth is the One who holds our lives in His hands. Joy in the Lord is not dependent on our situation but on the unchanging truth of His salvation. When we remember His grace, His promises, and His faithfulness, our hearts are lifted beyond our troubles. True joy is rooted in knowing that we belong to Him, that our sins are forgiven, and that He is with us in every season of life. Even in trials, we can rejoice because our hope is se...