Rejoice In The Lord In The Midst of Trials

 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice - Philippians 4:4.     

           We need to count trials as joy as it is for us to be perfect and complete. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing - James 1:1-4. Let us rejoice in the Lord in hope in the midst of trials. Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer - Romans 12:12. 

               We need to rejoice always as it is the will of God for us and our strength. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. The joy of the Lord is our strength. And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; It shall rejoice in His salvation - Psalm 35:9. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it - Psalm 118:24.           

             Let us rejoice in the Lord always irrespective of our situations. Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls - Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills - Habakkuk 3:17-19.                                                                 

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are the God of our salvation. Help us to rejoice in You always. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.