Greetings to all, let us be grateful to the Mighty God we serve for another day's Journey! We are here today; let us thank Him for His righteousness and His justice. Let us be thankful for all that He gives, withholds, and for His daily protection. Amen
There's nothing in or on this earth that should take away the joy that God wants to give to us as His children. Unfortunately, we have an adversary who would do everything in his limited power to do just that if we allow him.
One lesson that will serve us well as God's people is to know that there is joy in obedience!!! Ultimately, the end result of knowing and experiencing God's complete and all-inclusive love is Joy! Zephaniah 3:14-17 (GW) 14 Sing happily, people of Zion! Shout loudly, Israel! Celebrate and rejoice with all your heart, people of Jerusalem. 15 The LORD has reversed the judgments against you. He has forced out your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is with you. You will never fear disaster again. 16 On that day, Jerusalem will be told, "Do not be afraid, Zion! Do not lose courage!" 17 The LORD, your God, is with you. He is a hero who saves you. He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy. Lesson: God wants to give us joy!!! He wants to restore us. He promises that we would fear no more, He will take away His judgment, scatter our enemies, and He would be with us.
God's restoration is not half-hearted but holistic. Not only will He restore our social status, but He will repair us spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
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