Rejoice in the Lord Always

“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4)

It’s easy to rejoice when all is going well, when we are on the mountain top, when the children are well, all the bills are paid and the car is running correctly. But, what about when our health is failing, the children are sick, you can’t pay your bills and it just seems as if life is falling apart?

Our text admonishes us to always rejoice in the Lord. The Psalmist said he “rejoiced at God’s word as one who finds great treasure.” (Psalm 119:162) Jesus told His followers to, “rejoice because their names were written in heaven.” (Luke 10:20) When King David’s joy was gone because of his sin, he confessed it and asked God to, “restore unto me the joy of thy salvation.” (Psalm 51:12)

When you feel there is nothing about which to rejoice and you don’t feel like rejoicing, follow the command and rejoice in the Lord. Give Him praise always.