In a world facing uncertain times, God’s people need joy and hope now more than ever. We all want to know that everything is going to be OK, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. Joy can be difficult to find when life seems to be caving in and all hell is breaking out around you.
The Bible says there will come a day when everything that can be shaken will be shaken, so “the things which cannot be shaken may remain” (Hebrews 12:27-28). I believe we are experiencing that shaking today, and it’s only just beginning.
So what does this mean for us? It means we must find God’s hope amid the chaos and uncertainty of the times. We need to be able to say as David did, “I have set the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved” (Psalm 16:8). I shall not be moved, just like a tree planted by the still waters. This means joy must be more than a nice theory — it must be reality for us.
The good news is that real Joy, real Hope is alive! The Bible reveals that Jesus is hope for the hopeless. He’s our strength and confidence, our Rock in times of trouble. Although He never pretended life would be easy, He gave us this great promise:
“Trusting Me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world” (John 16:33 MSG).
Come On!!! That should get you excited, give you hope, give you JOY! There is a saying, "Don't let the devil take the sweet of your candy!" Meaning....Don't let the enemy take your joy away.
My friend, Jesus has already overcome the enemy and provided His Word as a faithful anchor for us when the storms of life come. Let us not be like the Israelites constantly complaining and forgetting the promises before them. Let's make an active and bold choice to stop looking at the “mountain” you face and start looking at Jesus. Stay focused on who He is, and stand on His Word no matter what you see happening around you. Seek His face and not His hands. Are you Focused? Are you watching and actively listening? Where's your Joy?
(Inspiration Ministries)
WORD
John 16:33:These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
Romans 15:13: Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 16:8: I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Hebrews 12:27-28: This expression, “Yet once more,” denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe.
WORSHIP
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May these worship songs bless you during your time of connection with God.
PRAYER
Our prayer for you today is this: “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Father, help us to remember that when our eyes are fixed on You, our hope will always be ALIVE and indestructible!
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