Posts Tagged ‘ Rejoice ’

VerseD: Isaiah 12:2

Indeed, God is my salvation; I will trust him and not be afraid, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 12:2, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence for each day knowing that God has saved us and empowers us.

Thank You Day

We were recently at a friends’ house, and their three-year-old came running up to me, declaring loudly, “Thank You Day is coming!” He was speaking of the upcoming (today, as of this posting) holiday in the United States of America, Thanksgiving.

This is a great reminder.

We are not merely thankful for what we have in this life. We should be thankful to someone, namely God.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, ESV)

May we be thankful to our God for all the blessings He gives us, praising His name and seeking His will and glory, and praising and thanking Him most for new life in Christ.

VerseD: Isaiah 25:1

Lord, you are my God;  I will exalt you. I will praise your name, for you have accomplished wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.

Isaiah 25:1, CSB

The gospel includes acknowledging and praising the good God of pur salvation.

VerseD: Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Philippians 4:4, CSB

The gospel includes celebrating the joy and grace of Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection, bringing light into every part of life.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 13:6

Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth.

1 Corinthians 13:6, CSB

The gospel includes hating our sin and turning to the righteousness of Christ, walking in His way and helping others to follow.

VerseD: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, CSB

The power of Christ moves in us by the Holy Spirit, empowering us to live lives of joyous gratitude in prayer, no matter the circumstances.

VerseD: Luke 1:46-47

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”

Luke 1:46-47, ESV

We find joy in Christ, and it comes in knowing He has saved us from sin and filled us with the Holy Spirit. Let us rejoice with our Immanuel.

VerseD: Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Romans 12:12, ESV

We are saved in Christ alone, and His life, death, and resurrection gives us hope for eternity and encouragement to be joyful and seek God continuously in prayer.

VerseD: Psalm 105:45

All this happened
so that they might keep his statutes
and obey his instructions.
Hallelujah!

Psalm 105:45, CSB

God showed His faithfulness and goodness by redeeming Israel and showing His nature through His commands. He has shown us His love and expectations, and He proved them through Christ. Now He empowers us to love, rejoice, and obey while sharing this gospel with the world.

VerseD: Psalm 105:42-43

For he remembered his holy promise
to Abraham his servant.
He brought his people out with rejoicing,
his chosen ones with shouts of joy.

Psalm 105:42-43, CSB

God showed His faithfulness and goodness by keeping His promise to redeem Abraham’s descendants. We can rejoice like Israel that God has remembered His promise and saved us through Christ and empowered us to rejoice and share this good news in this world.