Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Good Morning my friends!!! Imagine what it does to a husband when his wife walks around sad and downcast all the time. It's a poor reflection on him. It's the same for a Christian who walks around sad and downcast all the time. It's a poor reflection on God. Our demeanor as Christians is one of our greatest witnesses. Christians who are happy, rejoicing people, speak of a loving Father who satisfies our deepest needs, provides us with everything we need to live a joyful life, brings happiness and joy and peace.
Joyful Christians have a countenance that glows. It cannot be faked, because it will come across as phony. Whether we're happy or sad, joyful or downcast all depends on our focus. Do you focus on the negative, or the positive? It's all up to you. If you bought a brand new car for each of your two children, which child will you rejoice in: the child who is happy and thankful, or the child is upset and unthankful that he didn't get the car he wanted? The redemption and forgiveness that came through the cross is a far greater gift than any car. Rejoice in your salvation each day you're alive, because in it you have life!!!