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Always Rejoicing

 
“rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;”
Romans 12:12
 
      We are exhorted to look beyond the preset trials and affliction to the high exalted hope of eternal glory with God (1 Pet. 1:6-9). Rejoice in the Lord always (Phil. 4:4). A despondent, complaining, disheartened and pessimistic spirit is not in accord with being a Christian.
 
     We have every reason to be optimistic about everything. There is always something for us to rejoice in. At the very least it’s the hope of eternal salvation. This hope serves and as anchor for the soul (Heb. 6:19). It’s a sure and steadfast hope.

     Faithful Christian's have a treasure is there (Matt. 6:19-20). Our citizenship is there (Phil. 3:18-4:1). Our name is written there in the Book of Life (Luke 10:20; Phil 4:3). Our Lord has prepared for us a place there (John 14:1-6). Our affections should be there because where our treasure is there our heart will be also (Col. 3:1-4; Matt. 6:21). That makes it awfully easy to rejoice in hope.


Do you rejoice continually in the hope of eternal salvation?
 Is that hope the anchor of your soul, both sure and steadfast?

Are you living in pursuit of such hope?

Do you live like you have that hope?

What do you need to change?

Where do you need to grow?
 

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