FAITH CAPSULE: His spoken word is to remain in us so that our joy may be full.

Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4

Jesus’ speech to His disciples confirmed that His spoken word is the source of joy when He stated, “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11) John also confirmed the word of Jesus as source of joy stating, “And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.” (1 John 1:4) Paul the apostle buttressed, “…Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.” (Philippians 1:18) Evidently, rejoicing testifies to being filled and full of the word just as stated by the word of God. Ones that truly receive and believe in the living word of God shall be full with joy.
As an acclaimed believer, think about it, why are you not rejoicing always?
Is the word of God gaining access in you? If yes, are you being filled by the word that is entering? Jesus wants His spoken word in us so that our joy may be full.
It is important to know that it is the fullness of joy that grants man to the presence God. Psalmist pointed out, “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11) One must be joyful because the word He has spoken is true and it cannot return back to Him void.
Has He promised and not do?
One that is not rejoicing is the one with worrying in the world. One that have received the word and believe in the word should have no place for worrying but rejoicing because He commanded, “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’  For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.  But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:31-33) As one that claims to have accepted Christ as Lord and savior; one that is called according to purpose of God should not allow challenges to fill the place of joy. What are the things that are causing you not to rejoice? As a true believer, let it be known “…that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) In time of every challenging situation, engage the word of God by knowing that challenging situation shall eventually work together for good as promised in the word of God.
Be full of His word, allow joy and rejoicing become your portion regardless of challenging things of the world.

Prayer for today: Ask God for the grace to enable His word have permanent place in your life.