Have you had your JOY JUICE today? Feast on it daily!
Most often we think feasting is something that’s reserved for special occasions…like Thanksgiving or a wedding celebration. But scripture refers to feasting in a different context.
Look at the passage in Proverbs 15: 15: "All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast."
Ever been "oppressed"?
Being in an oppressed state is not a fun place to be! I’m sure we can all think of times when we felt oppressed. One definition of oppression is: “To cause someone to feel distressed, anxious, or uncomfortable.” Yep, we’ve all been there, done that, haven’t we? Felt distressed, anxious and uncomfortable.
GOD will carry us through...
With the state of our economy and the many challenges our country and communities are facing today, we do often find ourselves in less than desirable circumstances. BUT our faith in God should be a source of strength and comfort. Our trust in Him to carry us through the “oppression” and give us hope for better days is enough to put joy in our hearts. As our verse for today reminds us: the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Let’s pray for our community, our country and all those who are oppressed and sorrowful. But let’s also remember to serve the Lord with gladness of heart and partake of His continual feast of JOY!
Prepare the banquet table and always be ready to feast on the JOY JUICE of Jesus!
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