Author Leo Buscaglia tells this story about his mother and their "misery dinner." It was the night after his father came home and said it looked as if he would have to go into bankruptcy because his partner had absconded with their firm's funds. His mother went out and sold some jewelry to buy food for a sumptuous feast. Other members of the family scolded her for it. But she told them that "the time for joy is now when we need it most, not next week." Her courageous act rallied the family.
Philippians 3:1 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
In this much demanding and challenging life, it’s so easy to be discouraged with one or the other thing. Just as light has its own value in darkness, and water during thirst, Joy has to be experienced and practiced in tough times. Whereas we wait for that vacation to have some fun and feel happy and several experiences like this. Unfortunately, for several of us, joy means a break from the routines of life.
Whereas the joy which Jesus gives is to be enjoyed daily and everywhere. When Apostle Paul reminds the folks in Philippi to be joyful, it was sure that they were getting challenged and discouraged one after another. But Paul reminds them to find the Joy in Christ and not in what they have achieved till now. It looks so obvious that the real exhibition of Joy has to be reflected in everything that we are involved in. It is in the routines and schedules of our week, where we should be joyful and display it all around because Christ lives in me. When we are connected to Christ, everything looks different, not because it's easy, but because we are walking with Him who gives and brings joy. Let us not cry over the past, and worry about the future, let's Celebrate today.
Philippians 3:1 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
In this much demanding and challenging life, it’s so easy to be discouraged with one or the other thing. Just as light has its own value in darkness, and water during thirst, Joy has to be experienced and practiced in tough times. Whereas we wait for that vacation to have some fun and feel happy and several experiences like this. Unfortunately, for several of us, joy means a break from the routines of life.
Whereas the joy which Jesus gives is to be enjoyed daily and everywhere. When Apostle Paul reminds the folks in Philippi to be joyful, it was sure that they were getting challenged and discouraged one after another. But Paul reminds them to find the Joy in Christ and not in what they have achieved till now. It looks so obvious that the real exhibition of Joy has to be reflected in everything that we are involved in. It is in the routines and schedules of our week, where we should be joyful and display it all around because Christ lives in me. When we are connected to Christ, everything looks different, not because it's easy, but because we are walking with Him who gives and brings joy. Let us not cry over the past, and worry about the future, let's Celebrate today.
Stanley Thomas Isac
Stanley is serving as the Pastor of Crossway Church in New Delhi, he can be reached at stanleytisac@gmail.com
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