10-19-26

10-19-26

 Philippians 4:4-7

4-Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.


In this text,  Paul urges believers to rejoice always, explaining that this kind of rejoicing is not dependent on favorable circumstances but is rooted in the unchanging character and nearness of God, with the promise that His peace will guard their hearts and minds.

 Rejoicing is not the same as being happy. Happiness depends on what is happening around you. Rejoicing, as the Scripture describes it, means being satisfied with who God is regardless of what your circumstances look like. That is a profoundly different posture. It means you can stand in the middle of a doctor's bad report, a broken relationship, or an uncertain future and still say, "Because of who You are, I refuse to give the enemy any glory." That kind of praise is not denial of pain. It is defiance against despair. It declares that God is worthy not because of what He has done today, but because of who He has always been!

This week, rejoice not because everything is alright but because the Lord is with you every step of the way! He has you! Nothing will keep Him from being with you this week! Dont be afraid to praise Him before the week begins because HE is worthy on Monday or Friday!  

You are loved and you have been prayed for this week! Trent