JOYFULLY RIDING THE STORM
By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi
1 Peter 1:8 AMP "Without having seen Him, you love Him; though you do not [even] now see Him, you believe in Him and exult and thrill with inexpressible and glorious (triumphant, heavenly) joy."
The world is going through one of the most trying times due to the activities of the ungodly. There is virtually no part of the world that isn't faced with social upheavals. This was prophesied as part of the signs of the end times in Matthew 24. Jesus said Matthew 24:6-7 AMP "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened or troubled, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in place after place;"
This is also in fulfillment of the prophesy in Haggai 2:6-8 which says there shall be an escalation of human crisis and cataclysmic activities in the days leading to the Lord's return .In the face of the global instabilities ,the house of the lord shall be experience lasting peace .
The world is going through one of the most trying times due to the activities of the ungodly. There is virtually no part of the world that isn't faced with social upheavals. This was prophesied as part of the signs of the end times in Matthew 24. Jesus said Matthew 24:6-7 AMP "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened or troubled, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in place after place;"
This is also in fulfillment of the prophesy in Haggai 2:6-8 which says there shall be an escalation of human crisis and cataclysmic activities in the days leading to the Lord's return .In the face of the global instabilities ,the house of the lord shall be experience lasting peace .
Peace and joy are both fruits of the Holy Spirit , a gift from God that functions regardless of the prevailing circumstances ( Gal.5:22 ) therefore the child of God is guaranteed joy in the midst of crisis. Joy is embedded in God's word , the scriptures says in Psalm 119:162 AMP "I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great spoil." and psalm 119:165 says "Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble. " Families with a regular bible study tradition are happier and peaceful.
Money lacks the capacity to give peace and tranquility in a home , Ecclesiastes 5:10 NLT says "Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!" Building a home on finances is a recipe for disaster.The love of money is the root of all marital crisis.
Daily meditation on God's word is the beginning of lasting peace and joy Psalms 45:7 NLT "You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else." Overflowing joy follows obedience.
We are blessed to be a blessing to others, this is achieved when we use our gifts, talents to help those in need. The scriptures says in Proverbs 14:21 NLT "It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor." this blessing is manifested in unspeakable joy and it is a confirmation of our faith in the lord as the source of our provisions.Be a new testament giver (Acts 2:42-47,Acts4:32-37)Givers are happier and most likely to have a peaceful home.
Whenever we acknowledge what the lord has done for us openly as a result of our faith in Him, it leads to overflowing joy, the scriptures says in Psalms 100:3 NLT "Acknowledge that the lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture." Openly share your testimonies, it opens doors for more joyful breakthroughs.
There is a supernatural happiness that emanates from the lord when we are in difficulties especially when persecuted for the faith. The scriptures says in 1 Peter 3:14 AMP "But even in case you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, [you are] blessed (happy, to be envied). Do not dread or be afraid of their threats, nor be disturbed [by their opposition]." Faith and joy go hand -in -hand and serves as our strength in the stormy times and they are not subject to the prevailing circumstances .Habakkuk 3:17-18 AMP says "Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, [though] the product of the olive fails and the fields yield no food, though the flock is cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the [victorious] God of my salvation! . Regardless of what comes our way, God has promised joy to the faithful. As you read this now,receive grace for overflowing joy in Jesus name. Prayer / counseling +2348098536911, +2348035536911 Email :Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com.
Money lacks the capacity to give peace and tranquility in a home , Ecclesiastes 5:10 NLT says "Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!" Building a home on finances is a recipe for disaster.The love of money is the root of all marital crisis.
Daily meditation on God's word is the beginning of lasting peace and joy Psalms 45:7 NLT "You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else." Overflowing joy follows obedience.
We are blessed to be a blessing to others, this is achieved when we use our gifts, talents to help those in need. The scriptures says in Proverbs 14:21 NLT "It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor." this blessing is manifested in unspeakable joy and it is a confirmation of our faith in the lord as the source of our provisions.Be a new testament giver (Acts 2:42-47,Acts4:32-37)Givers are happier and most likely to have a peaceful home.
Whenever we acknowledge what the lord has done for us openly as a result of our faith in Him, it leads to overflowing joy, the scriptures says in Psalms 100:3 NLT "Acknowledge that the lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture." Openly share your testimonies, it opens doors for more joyful breakthroughs.
There is a supernatural happiness that emanates from the lord when we are in difficulties especially when persecuted for the faith. The scriptures says in 1 Peter 3:14 AMP "But even in case you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, [you are] blessed (happy, to be envied). Do not dread or be afraid of their threats, nor be disturbed [by their opposition]." Faith and joy go hand -in -hand and serves as our strength in the stormy times and they are not subject to the prevailing circumstances .Habakkuk 3:17-18 AMP says "Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, [though] the product of the olive fails and the fields yield no food, though the flock is cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the [victorious] God of my salvation! . Regardless of what comes our way, God has promised joy to the faithful. As you read this now,receive grace for overflowing joy in Jesus name. Prayer / counseling +2348098536911, +2348035536911 Email :Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com.
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