Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
Oscar Wilde (1856-1900, British author, wit)
Romans 12:15-17
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Be in agreement with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. (HCSB)
What is it about certain people that have a habit of bringing shadows in the midst of sunlight? You may have met some. You may be rejoicing at a wonderful event in your life and someone says, don’t get happy to quick, this may not last. Many are afraid to really rejoice, it may not look “dignified.” Their fear of what tomorrow may bring, prevents “today’s” rejoicing.
Paul tells us this in Philippians 4:4-5 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.” There are times in which our Father sends us diamonds to cheer us up. He brings us moments of exquisite joy. It may be in the smile of an infant, looking up at mom and dad, or brief moments when God puts everything right in your life for a few minutes, share it!
We should bring hope wherever we go as Christians, after all we really have the brightest future to look forward too, and the best is yet to come. We should reflect that in our daily walk, and we should encourage one another, as 1 Thess 5: 11 instructs to do, in this way increasing joy and strength in each other. Take every moment captive for Christ, and when He comes to lift your heart, lift others as well…God’s Blessing’s.
Pastor William
Oscar Wilde (1856-1900, British author, wit)
Romans 12:15-17
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Be in agreement with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. (HCSB)
What is it about certain people that have a habit of bringing shadows in the midst of sunlight? You may have met some. You may be rejoicing at a wonderful event in your life and someone says, don’t get happy to quick, this may not last. Many are afraid to really rejoice, it may not look “dignified.” Their fear of what tomorrow may bring, prevents “today’s” rejoicing.
Paul tells us this in Philippians 4:4-5 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.” There are times in which our Father sends us diamonds to cheer us up. He brings us moments of exquisite joy. It may be in the smile of an infant, looking up at mom and dad, or brief moments when God puts everything right in your life for a few minutes, share it!
We should bring hope wherever we go as Christians, after all we really have the brightest future to look forward too, and the best is yet to come. We should reflect that in our daily walk, and we should encourage one another, as 1 Thess 5: 11 instructs to do, in this way increasing joy and strength in each other. Take every moment captive for Christ, and when He comes to lift your heart, lift others as well…God’s Blessing’s.
Pastor William
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