The world declares their joy of sex, money, and their enjoyment of inflicting pain upon their enemies; but, only the godly have access to absolute joy. “Thou wilt shew [shōw] me the path of life: in Thy presence is fulness of joy [Hebrew, simchâh, joy, gladness, mirth, pleasure]; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11 KJV). Our Creator has so constituted us to experience joy in His presence. Have you noticed? Should we not be expecting it? Shouldn’t we be grateful? Joy is the presence of God. Think on these things. “For Thou hast made him most blessed for ever: Thou hast made him exceeding glad [Hebrew, simchâh, joy, gladness, mirth, pleasure] with Thy countenance” (21:6). Just as modern science declares stress adversely affects our physical body, joy strengthens us. “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy [Hebrew, chedvâh, joy, gladness] of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). LORD, may we measure our joy by Your presence. And, may we cultivate Your presence as our most treasured Guest. We look forward to Your soon return and presence. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen and amen.
Stress
My Redeemer Liveth
Jōb repeated more about Bible prophecy and End Times in a passing soliloquy than many a church member has carefully studied. “For I know that my redeemer [God is our salvation] liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day [Prophecy of End Times] upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God [Bodily Resurrection]: Whom I shall see for myself [Second Coming of Jesus Christ], and mine eyes shall behold [Face To Face With Yahweh], and not another” (Job 19:25-27 KJV). This is the oldest book of the Bible, repeated under monumental stress, before there was even a written canon of Scripture. Humbling! May we aspire to testify as much with our lives!
We Need A Miracle 