Chatting with Jesus
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Lord, secular people look at Christ followers, puzz;ed as how we can be happy and content despite the turmoil in the world. Everything seems to have gone crazy. Believers may have troubling personal issues that challenge our peace from time to time. Our hearts may be broken. Friends or loved ones may betray our trust. These problems we face in this broken world could bring us to ruin. Instead, these problems drive us to seek you, for we find refuge in you, Lord. When we are in harmony with your Spirit, you allow these problems and trials to sharpen our faith. And to top it off, no matter what happens, our name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Who wouldn’t be happy? (Luke 10:20).
This world’s problems. Our current afflictions. Mountains we face. Meh! All these challenges are temporary. They can’t compare to the glory that awaits all Christ followers (Romans 8:18).
As the Apostle Paul encouraged the persecuted Philippian believers, so he encourages us today: “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4 NLT).
Amen, Jesus.
THANKFUL 
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