Posts Tagged ‘ Rejoice ’
I preqched again!
This is the beginning of our next series through the Letter to the Philippians, giving a quick overview of the epistle of Paul.
As usual, velow are the video and my PowerPoint.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All this happened
Psalm 105:45, CSB
so that they might keep his statutes
and obey his instructions.
Hallelujah!
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.
a simple man of God 