YOU CAN EXPERIENCE JOY IN THE MIDST OF LIFE'S CRISIS.
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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 becoming increasingly more difficult
to live in due to the activities of the ungodly. There is virtually no part of the
world without social upheavals. This was prophesied to be a sign 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;"
It also fulfills 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 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. Unfortunately, many believe more money gives peace.
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. Money
should not determine the love we have for each other.
Daily meditation on God's word gives lasting
peace and joy (Psalms 45:7 NLT) Overflowing joy follows obedience to God’s
word. Through His word we know that we are blessed to be a blessing to others
and this is achieved when we use our gifts, talents to help those in need (Prov
14:21 NLT) …blessed are those who help the poor." this blessing is manifested
in unspeakable joy and 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. Consciously invest in the spread of the gospel.
Acknowledge God’s goodness openly also results
in overflowing joy (Ps 100:3 ) always share your testimonies :it opens doors for more joyful
breakthroughs in hard times.There is a supernatural happiness that emanates
from the lord when we are in difficulties especially when persecuted for the
faith (1 Peter 3:14)Faith and joy go
hand -in -hand and serves as our strength in the stormy times regardless of
prevailing circumstances (Habakkuk 3:17-18). Regardless of what comes our way,
God has promised joy to the faithful. As you receive Jesus as your Lord and savior
and read this now,receive grace for overflowing joy in Jesus name.
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