RHAPSODY OF REALITIES - 26th March, 2017 JOYFUL ATMOSPHERE

The “fruit of the Spirit” as used above means the

product or feature of the recreated human spirit,

one of which is joy. Joy is something you have within you; you

can be joyful always, irrespective and independent of

circumstances. Someone might say, “Well, I find it difficult to

be joyful; the difficulties I’m facing are too dire for me to be

happy.” But that’s a mistake; the Bible says, “My brethren,

count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” (James 1:2).

Joy is an emotion that is evoked by satisfaction,

appreciation, and pleasure. Joy is powerful, and you can fill

your home with it. You can control the atmosphere and bring

in joy where there was hitherto anger, sadness, and gloom.

Satan has no place and stands no chance in an atmosphere

of joy. The Bible says the joy of the Lord is your strength

(Nehemiah 8:10). The joy of the Lord in your spirit is the

strength you need to prevail against the adversary and

triumph over adversities.

Express joy, irrespective of how you feel. You don’t

need any jester or comedian to exude the joy of the Lord!

Just let it out of your spirit! For example, you just arrived

home from work; you can light up that joyful atmosphere

by announcing your presence with a cheerful, “Praise the

Lord, I’m home! What a wonderful day; I’m so blessed and

favoured in Christ!” You could even come in singing; making

melody in your heart to the Lord. Before you know it,

Joyful Atmosphere everyone else in your home will get on the joy train with you,

because joy is contagious.

Talk happy. Laugh often. The Bible says, “A happy

heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing….”

(Proverbs 17:22 AMP). Apart from producing health in you, a

joyful spirit also causes your spirit to be energized by the Holy

Ghost such that it’s easy to receive revelations from God. So,

maintain a joyful atmosphere in, and around you always.

CONFESSION

The joy of the Lord is my strength,

and I rejoice in Him today, for

He has filled my life with His

goodness. I refuse to be

perturbed about anything

because in Christ, all things are

mine. Therefore, I delight myself

in Him, excited that He is my life.

In Him I live, and move, and have

my being! Blessed be God!

FURTHER STUDY:

Psalm 16:11

Romans 14:17

Isaiah 12:3

1 YEAR BIBLE

READING PLAN:

Luke 6:17-49

Deuteronomy

31-32

2 YEAR BIBLE

READING PLAN:

Matthew 26:1-13

Exodus 35

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