Tag: joy
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Happy Feet on a Long Road – Genesis 29:1
Genesis 29:1 Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east. I like the way this reads in the Hebrew. The phrase “went on his journey” carries the idea that Jacob lifted up his feet. In other words, he has happy feet. There is a spring in…
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When the Song Fades – Genesis 25:2-4
Genesis 25:2-4 And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah. At first…
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No Darkness In Him – 1 John 1:5
1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. John does not leave us guessing about the nature of God. He says this is the message he heard from Jesus Himself and now passes…
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Joy Beneath the Sorrow – 1 John 1:4
1 John 1:4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. John tells us exactly why he is writing. He is not merely trying to fill our heads with information. He is not simply laying out doctrine for the sake of doctrine. He says he is writing so that our…
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Pain That Turns to Glory – 1 Peter 4:13-14
1 Peter 4:13-14 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is…
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Happy Through the Hurt – 1 Peter 3:14
1 Peter 3:14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye… That sounds upside down, doesn’t it? Peter says if you suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are you. Jesus said the same thing. Rejoice. Be exceedingly glad. Great is your reward in heaven. The world hears that and thinks it makes no…
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Joy in the Fire – 1 Peter 1:8
1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Peter says something remarkable here. These believers had never seen Jesus with their physical eyes, yet they loved Him deeply. They did not see Him standing in…
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Joy on the Other Side – Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. After telling us to run with patience, the writer of Hebrews now tells us where…
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The Simple Will of God – 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Rejoice evermore.Pray without ceasing.In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Three short commands. No commentary attached.No explanation.No footnotes. Just three steady beats. Rejoice.Pray.Give thanks. People spend years trying to decode the will of God. “Should I move?”“Should I change jobs?”“Should I marry…
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Joy Before the Journey – Philippians 3:1
Chapter 1 showed us the single mind.Chapter 2 revealed the submitted mind.Now chapter 3 opens the door to the selfless mind. And Paul begins in a place that seems almost too simple. Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but…