Joy!

For Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Philippians 4:4 TLB: “Always be full of joy in the Lord; I say it again, rejoice!”

Paul is encouraging others to be as optimistic as he is, now that he knows the Lord. Paul has lived with many different attitudes toward life, and this is by far the best. Paul's joy wasn't just sunny optimism or positive mental attitude. It was confidence that God is totally in control.

Spurgeon writes, “What a gracious God we serve, who makes delight to be a duty, and who commands us to rejoice! Should we not at once be obedient to such a command as this? It is intended that we should be happy.”

Confidence in God fills us with hope and happiness!

Blessings and safety today!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406