Be Joyful, Patient, and Faithful – Romans 12:12
Paul calls on us, regardless of the circumstances we face, to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Paul calls on us, regardless of the circumstances we face, to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Bitterness is like a dandelion with a root that runs deep and seeds that will corrupt a whole lawn. Don’t allow bitterness to fester.
We may face many challenges in serving Christ. But our light and momentary troubles are producing an eternal glory for us. So be faithful.
Our God is a God of joy. He takes delight is all that he has made. And he calls us to experience that joy with him. Live experiencing the joy of the Lord.
As David discovered, our sin separates us from God. Confess and repent of your sin. Create in me a pure heart, O God.
In 1 Peter 1:6-9 we find that we can experience a glorious joy in the midst of great trials. This joy comes because we are receiving the goal of our faith.
Good news of great joy. It was 2000 years ago. And it is still news of great joy for the world today. The savior has come into the world.
I have been a believer for 50 years now. God has brought many fellow believers into my life. And I thank God for each of you.
Exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit is only possible when we walk with the Spirit and let him work them out within our lives.
Overflowing hope grows in the soil of joy and peace, tended by the Holy Spirit. If your hope is weak, seek the joy and peace God gives.