Church Of God. Our emotions cause us to turn white with fear, red with embarrassment, purple with anger, & green with nausea. A CHEERFUL HEART Found inside Page 39 we disperse couragement given him by one of money with a joyful heart Not made that city very attractive to only do we serve God , " says he (a)What personal experiences may cause us to wonder whether any human can have true joy? Instead Joy is the pleasure of the presence of God in your life. 2. Deuteronomy 28:4748 presents a more ominous approach to the subject: "Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, therefore you shall serve your enemies. Privacy and cookies | Yet these difficulties do not overwhelm Jehovahs people. This Psalm is much beloved, one of many favorites in the Psalter, often referred to as Old Hundredth. III. You certainly are our glory and joy. (1Thessalonians 2:19,20) Yes, Pauljust like Christians todayfound joy in those he had assisted spiritually. Joy is a characteristic of Gods Love from His Holy Spirit. 3 Know that the LORD is God. Being a paralytic has not robbed me of the privileges and blessings of serving the Creator. Genuine joy is found among those wholeheartedly devoted to Jehovah God. Found inside Page 174 in the daily path With cheerful heart , ambitious of no more Than to supply the wants of friend and kin , Yet serve God's higher love to human hearts And how can anyone fully evaluate the blessings and joys of regularly meeting with Jehovahs people, as well as cooperating with them in God-given witnessing work?Psalm 122:1; 1Corinthians 3:5-9. 21. Was that service joyful? Found inside or holy joy ; if the serves the interest of his Church , so ought the priests to heart be leavened with allowed covetousness or malice , or serve God What contrasting views of life are here cited? Proverbs 15:13-15, Denomination: Rather than allowing growing pressures to dominate our thinking, what should we do? (4) Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! What really is serving the Lord? Are you exerting yourself in Jehovahs service and experiencing such joy? Joe Carter Brenda Foxx Donnie Foxx. THIS IS FOR PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN HOW TO SERVE OTHERS WITH A CHEERFUL HEART! Why can Christians be joyful even though suffering persecution? 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, But those words evidently did not originate in a truly joyful heart. Acts 2:37-47, Acts 2:1-4, Denomination: Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ. . When you have joy in your heart from being a faithful servant of God, it will give you stability in your life that produces peace and hope. Our hearts should be joyful and focused on Christ, Scripture: It means obeying him, recognizing and submitting to his authority. 15,16. Since the beginning of time man has offered God sacrifices to atone for their sins. Those enjoying spiritual light from Jehovah do not fear the dead. Found inside Page 294To serve God and to sacrifice one's self for God , to do good to one's neighbor He that loves God flies to his end , hastens forward with a joyful heart About | -We cannot create them in ourselves You saved me from death. Remember, Jesus ordained the body as His living-breathing believers. They declare good news from the happy Goda heartening message about endless life amid grand blessings under the rule of the kingdom of the heavens. (Matthew 24:14; 1Timothy 1:11; Matthew 5:3) So they have reason to serve Jehovah with rejoicing, to come in before him with a joyful cry.Psalm 100:2. It is an exuberant Psalm, it stirs the soul to sing and praise God. Email This BlogThis! Psalm 2:11. " No human could use life in a more important or satisfying way. Found inside Page 2339Hope deferred m-s the heart Isa 8:14. . . stone that m-speople stumble, Isa 29:16 . Serve God and be enslaved to money Luke 16:9 worldly resources to Verses. (Psalm 100:1-2) Found inside Page 9050Plutarch said : The worship most acceptable to God comes from a thankful and a cheerful heart . The sentence quoted by the President comes from the ninety Psalm 19:8a "But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful." Proverbs 17:22, John 16:33, Matthew 14:27. As Proverbs 15:15 puts it: All the days of the afflicted one are bad; but the one that is good at heart has a feast constantly.. Growing your relationship with your spouse and serving each other is a ministry. This makes life genuinely rewarding and meaningful. PROVERBS 15:13, 15; 17:22 You will know the truth, said Jesus, and the truth will set you free. (John 8:32) That true freedom seems all the more precious when we reflect on the slavery of those in spiritual darkness. Knowing Jehovah means being aware of his qualities, dealings, attitudes and purposes. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. Yet he speaks of happiness and says that he has found something that makes life genuinely rewarding and meaningful.. Genesis 1:1-5, Denomination: No comments: Post a Comment. Seemingly, such a person has little reason for joy. Believer and fellowship go hand n hand. Found inside Page 3will, a joyful attitude and a compassionate heart. As Matthew 10:8 states, Heal the sick, 15, Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness. Psalm 100 tells us, "Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing." Baptist. Shout for Joy to the LORD, All You Lands. Not only Israel, but all nations were summoned to offer thanksgiving to the LORD. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness! (ESV) He is urging us to Make a joyful noise to the Lord. When we serve the Lord it should comes from a joyful heart. And why not? Contact Info. read more, Scripture: 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! 24 Admittedly, many people are not happy with their lot in life. 256-775-0103 Thanks and God Bless!! When learning a set, you can opt out of any individual verse by pressing Come into his presence with singing! Copyright 2003-2021 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Why, at earths founding, these morning stars joyfully cried out together! 11. Psalm 16:11 You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal a verse that has Serve written all over it. Found inside Page 1134 If wisdom be your highest aim , If happiness your choice ; Let God your constant service claim , In God alone Invitation to praise and serve God . (Romans 5:12) For instance, when Esau took Hittite women as wives, they were a source of bitterness of spirit to [his God-fearing parents] Isaac and Rebekah. (Genesis 26:34,35) Moreover, by outright persecution and indirect crafty acts, Satan the Devil endeavors to destroy the Christians precious relationship with Jehovah. I will serve God as long as I live! Our experiences prove that man, born of woman, is short-lived and glutted with agitation, and doubtless we agree that all creation keeps on groaning together and being in pain together. (Job 14:1; Romans 8:22) For that matter, we may well wonder whether anyone on earth can have true joythat emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something good or satisfying. What is your thought? read more, Scripture: If we are discouraged, reflecting on what contrasts may lift our spirits? It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.Psalm 100:1-3. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.. Against such there is no law. 20 In spite of the persecution endured by Jehovahs Witnesses, they experience true joy in association with their fellow believers. The next day the farmer drove up and said, Sorry, but I got some bad news. But spiritual light from God has dispelled such fears, for true Christians know that the dead are conscious of nothing at all. (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10) How much more wholesome it is to realize that dead loved ones in Gods memory will experience a resurrection! That is true even if certain householders are not happy to see the Witnesses at their doors. Found inside Page 38some maxim , Serve God and be Not less indicative of the essential the Divine Being my heart into a mysticism that goes far to is so full of joy that A thankful heart is a joyful one! Psalm 11:2 encourages us to serve God with gladness! A key to serving well is serving with a grateful and joyful heart. 2. Commit to the Sabbath God pauses on the seventh day to rest. Joy is not giddy or goofy Christians. True Christians are happy that they will not share in her sins and receive part of her plagues. (Revelation 18:2,4) Additionally, Jehovahs servants enjoy freedom from the fears and fables of false religion. Found inside Page 17661 The LORD cheerful heart , even though you had an will also afflict you with every sickness abundance of everything , 48 you will serve and plague not 17. Pastor's 15 Year Anniversary. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. 2 By contrast, consider a certain man who has been waging a battle against paralysis for over thirty-seven years. Religiously speaking, what true freedom and spiritual light do Jehovahs servants enjoy? TOPIC: SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS Text: Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Found inside Page 103 remembered that a cheerful heart doeth good like a medicine . ' There was once a small sect among the Jews ' who thought they could best serve God by Cain got jealous of Abel and Cain then killed his brother. Found inside Page 219Serve? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, obedience that grows out of a joyful and willing obedience, obedience from the heart. 1 page.. . Audio Transcript. Found inside Page 103 remembered that ' a cheerful heart doeth good like a medicine . ' There was once a small sect among the Jews ' who thought they could best serve God by Help | Found inside Page 2Finally Brethren , serve God with 7. But I willingly disclaim all confidence joyful hearts : That I write to you the in these , and reject all as loss that 47 Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart in all your abundance, 48 you will serve your enemies the LORD will send against you in famine, thirst, nakedness, and destitution. Remember, Jesus ordained the body as His living-breathing believers. Why are Jehovahs people not overwhelmed by lifes hardships? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing, Found inside Page 2041:17 . received the news of thy victories with a joyful heart ; after from history we shall in proportion hate and dread not only serve God outwardly John 15:11. (a)How can your life have a rewarding purpose? Found inside Page 158Therefore God's dealings with them does not please th em , they would have it pure , obedient and joyful heart , praising God , think of the angels . Found inside Page 68There , ' now , let us see about some of the " They serve God well things that are used in making this To live on little with a cheerful heart . How is joy affected by associating with fellow believers? Donnie & Brenda Foxx. Sign up and keep up with our Happenings. He will place an iron yoke on your neck until He has In all you do, you are either showing Yeshua (Jesus) and exuding joy and light or not. In Galatians 5:13, Paul encourages us to "serve one another in love". A response to an elder who said Christians need not tithe. 21 It is also a blessing to promote the interests of true worship joyfully, perhaps by sharing in the construction, maintenance and support of a Christian meeting place. 14 For instance, unlike so many adherents of false religion, worshipers of Jehovah do not bow and pray before images that can neither speak, see, hear, smell, feel nor walk. The early church gained momentum because of fellowship. With the oil of gladness above Your companions.. Powerful Preaching Flows From Good Questions, Last-Minute Messages: How To Craft A Short Devotional With No Notice. 1 Corinthians 9:6-7. I am indeed your servant; I am your lowest slave. But, rather than letting these disagreeable things dominate our thinking and disturb us constantly, we are wise to shift our thoughts to positive, upbuilding matters. Meaning me and you. Disciple making has what relationship to joy? Joshua 24:15. " 13 Liberation from Babylon the Great, the world empire of false religion, surely is another blessing that promotes joy. (b)Why is it that lifes hardships do not overwhelm Jehovahs people? {24} And those who are Christs have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Joyful Hearts Ministry. Found insideGod's children will be people who open their doors and open their hearts. happy to share their food with joyful hearts (Acts 2:46, emphasis added). But now you have the assurance that I leave this world in happiness and peace. Yes, persecuted Christians do serve Jehovah with a joyful heart. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. It is a shame and a disgrace that people gripe about what they've done for the Lord Found inside Page 8of us have a true desire to serve God, but it's easy to slip along the way, to lose sight of our goal to live for him. A joyful heart is good medicine, Psalms 100:1-5 : Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. (Ephesians 2:11,12) Surely, with David, Jehovahs people today can say to God: As for me, in your loving-kindness I have trusted; let my heart be joyful in your salvation. (Psalm 13:5) Indeed, when Christians count their blessings, they find many reasons to serve Jehovah with a joyful heart. (b)How can joy be defined? Found inside Page 374Mozart , on wbolesome maxim , Serve God and be his side , cherished for Haydn nor I would have had such an as he bas given me a cheerful heart idea ! Found inside Page 350VIII . made by fire , in the day when he pre- The Lord commande Moses to will be exposed to the awful priests to serve God and the congregation . Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes. . read more, Scripture: This one deals with giving as a function of our worship. Found inside Page 30You Have Life, Peace, and Joy The old self allowed thoughts of sin and We often fail to honor and serve God with a joyful heart for all He had given us. 3 Serving God with a complete heart involves full devotion that does not end. Cloaked in humility, taking the form of a servant, our Lord Jesus entered our messy world to serve our needs and to share our suffering. I HAVE messed up my life, and its too late to change it . Deuteronomy 28:47. For consider what great things he has done for you. I will serve God with all my heart! 11 The privilege of bearing Jehovahs name as his witnesses is associated with that of rendering God sacred service. (Isaiah 43:10-12) That certainly should promote joy, even as Jeremiah said: Your word becomes to me the exultation and the rejoicing of my heart; for your name has been called upon me, OJehovah God of armies.Jeremiah 15:16. Faithfulness in performing godly deeds results in what? God rebuked Israel for failure to serve him joyfully: Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joyfulness and gladness of heart, because of the abundance of all things, therefore you shall serve your enemies whom the LORD will send against you, in hunger and thirst, in nakedness, and lacking everything.DT 28:47-48 (John 3:18) Before becoming the man Jesus Christ he was Jehovahs master worker in heaven. Westminster Shorter Catechism in Modern English. Psalm 68:3 "Because of all God has done and is doing in our lives, we gladly serve Him with "Joyful Hearts." We are called to serve not only the people we see in our daily lives but look for opportunities to serve To show that joy is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life. 6 Well, then, can you find joy today? Found inside Page 317If they wish to serve God with truly good works, they must do what is with God's commandment and could say with a joyful heart in God's presence: Now I (Ephesians 6:11, The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures) Hence, lovers of God can expect some hardships along lifes pathway. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. How did one victim of Nazi persecution express himself? I would suggest you call before traveling a long distance to make sure the event is still scheduled. If you would like to book the Joyful Hearts to come to your. These must be met courageously at work, in school and elsewhere, and such factors can be discouraging. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 1 Samuel 12:24, ESV Fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Doing it Gods way Serving with the Right Heart, Attitude and in the Right Place. 5 But what about the only-begotten Son of God? 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