A SOURCE OF JOY
27th Nov 2019
Ephesian 2:1 in the Message says, “Don’t let the world, which doesn’t know the first thing about living, tell you how to live.”
Believers are part of a different culture, who have pledged allegiance to Jesus, King of Kings, and who seek to live in accordance with principles of the Kingdom of God. We are instructed to be citizens of the society we live in, but ultimately we are living by a higher standard and authority - led by the Holy Spirit.
The more aware we are of God’s purposes and principles, the less the world around us can squeeze us into its mould. However, there is a pressure to belong, and we need to understand that God’s rule brings peace and prosperity. He will withhold no good thing from those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
When the Children of Israel were slaves within the nation of Egypt, God blessed the land of Goshen where they lived, they were a blessed people, experiencing grace whilst Egypt was under judgement. Goshen experienced God’s mercy in contrast; no flies, no frogs, no darkness and no angel of death.
Exodus 23:25 declares, “Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from you, and none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full lifespan.”
New Testament believers potentially have greater wisdom than Solomon because of the indwelling Spirit of God. We have a hotline connecting us to heaven as we communicate, ask questions and receive answers. We can live fear free, knowing our Heavenly Father never sleeps, always alert to our slightest cry for help.
We have His revealed Word to instruct us regarding every situation in life, bringing up children, living in relationships of harmony and peace, dealing with money and many other practical instructions. You are designed to live with resources that are supernatural and make you different, so that others will seek to know the source of this abundant life.
Psalm 119:74 (NLT) says “May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy.”
Rejoice today in being different and share your source of joy and hope with those around you.
by Joyce Sibthorpe
