"Rejoice that your name is written in The Lamb' Book of Life. Rejoice that you have been counted worthy to serve, to sacrifice and to suffer for My Namesake. Do not expect only sunshine, do not praise Me for the sun and grumble when the wind and rain come.
I AM controls it all. You must be ready in season and out with praise for all that I send. Heartache or hope, sickness or health....Rejoice! This is a strong witness to the world that you indeed know and love Me."
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" Philippians 4:4
"But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You." Psalm 5:11
"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, For His lovingkindness is everlasting." Psalm 136:1-3
"...in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Indeed, it is a strong witness when we do not grumble in less than desirable circumstances. Rejoice always!
ReplyDeleteMatthew 5:14, 16: You are the light of the world ... let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.