The times are tough for everyone, just as they have been since Adam and Eve were expelled from Eden. Yes, there are those who prosper in their way, some through wickedness and others through the blessings of God. We may think he or she or that other person has it easy compared to you and me, but most likely there is something we do not see causing suffering that we cannot know. If not, and that person really is prospering in all his ways, then praise God that someone is! Those who believe in Jesus have something that no amount of prosperity can replace: the joy we have in Christ.
Some days it may be difficult to find that joy due to circumstances in this life of ever increasing faith. Other days, that joy may be front and center jumping up and down clutching happiness to its breast. We will know both kinds of days and all those less extreme types of days in between. This morning, you may be having trouble remembering that last day when joy and happiness danced their dance of praise to God. Look forward to the next one, for there will be at least one more for all of us. In the Revelation, John receives a promise for us: “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (21:3-4) I think all of us have some former things with us today that we will be overjoyed to see pass away.
Have a joyous day in Christ!
Bucky
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