THE GREAT JOY OF SPIRITUAL CHILDREN
August 15, 2026The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth: Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. For I was overjoyedG5463 when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk. I have no greater joyG5479 than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:1-4 Vine’s Expository Bible had this note concerning Gaius: Some folks had come from the church where Gaius was a member and had told John that the “truth” was…
REJOICE TO SHARE IN CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoiceG5463 that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyedG21 at the…
INEXPRESSIBLE JOY
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoiceG21 with an inexpressibleG412 and glorious joy,G5479 now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the…
JOY INEXPRESSIBLE
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoiceG21 with an inexpressible and glorious joyG5479 . . . 1 Peter 1:8
COUNT IT ALL JOY
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion G1290:Greetings. Consider it pure joy G5479, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of…
BE A JOY TO YOUR LEADERS
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joyG5479 and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage…
JOYFUL ACCEPTANCE
Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those…
JOY AND THANKFULNESS NO MATTER WHAT
Dedicated to Betsy Hall, Elizabeth Polson, Becky Slade, Kitty Huber, and Sandra Tarno RejoiceG5463 always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks…
CHOICE TO REJOICE ALWAYS
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 The Reformation Study Bible explains why we can always make the choice to rejoice: The command to rejoice can always be obeyed, even in the middle of…
REJOICE IN THE LORD
Finally, my brothers, rejoiceG5463 in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippians 3:1 John MacArthur notes that this is the first time Paul…
JOYFULLY SPILLED OUT
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am gladG5463 and rejoiceG4796 with all of you. So you too should be gladG5463 and rejoiceG4796 with me. Philippians…