Rejoice in the Lord

Our Lord is concerned about our feelings, so He tells us to rejoice and why we should. He knows about the opression of the enemy of our souls and how that devil wants to discourage us. Satan knows what will make us feel discouraged, but our Lord is all powerful and He has promised to overcome the evil one.

How about the heavy hearted, what is the effect of cheering words upon such?
"Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad." Prov. 12:25.

What is the influence of cheerfulness upon the sad and despondent?
"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones." Prov. 17:22.

What did Job exclaim in a time of sore trouble, when well meaning friends came to
him with words of reproach?
"I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all." Job 16:2.

What did he say would have been the case had their circumstances been reversed?
"I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you: but I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should assuage your grief." Job 16:4, 5.

Are not those who have suffered and been comforted of God, best able to comfort
others?
"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them, which are in any trouble by the comfort where- with we ourselves are comforted of
God." 2 Cor. 1:3, 4.

What beautiful promise is written for the upright in heart?
"Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart." Ps. 97:11.

What should be the language of the heart that has experienced help from God?
"Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou has put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness." Ps. 30:11.

What should be the spirit of our service toward God?
"Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing." Ps. 100:2.

Can you think of a special cause for good cheer?
"Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee." Matt. 9:2. "Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered." Rom. 4:7

For what does Isaiah say he will greatly rejoice?
"I will greatly rejoice in the Lord. My soul shall be joyful in my God; for He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation; He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her
jewels." Isa. 61:10.

Should the Christian be joyful in God under adverse and trying circumstances?
"Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy; for behold, your reward is great in heaven." Luke 6:22, 23.

What does the Saviour say to us?
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33.

What special cause for encouragement is given us by virtue of Christ's victory
over the world?
"To him that overcometh, will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne." Rev. 3:21.

How constant should the Christian's rejoicing be?
"Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice." Phil. 4:4.

Should we worry about anything? Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

We praise you dear Lord for the joy that You promise to us, and may this rejoicing and joy overflow from each of us and spill on those around us. In the name of Jesus Christ we ask and thank you, dear God for we have received what you have promised. Amen