NOVEMBER 5 Encouraging Word # 310 “I will be filled with joy because of You. I will sing praises to Your name, O Most High.” Psalm 9:2 Dear Friends, Have you ever been challenged by what you read in the Bible? I have. During my devotional time, I came across a verse that personally challenged me in Psalm 9:2 “I will be filled with joy because of You. I will sing praises to Your name, O Most High.” (NLT) This was a challenge to me because most people today are not filled with joy. The difficulties, trials and burdens of living tend to take joy away from us, not give it. Another version says “I will be glad and rejoice in You” (NIV). Notice that David (who wrote this), was not glad because things were going well for him. He was joyful and glad because of someone God. There are many reasons in life and in this world to not be “glad.” Yet God is telling us that the supernatural life in Christ is one that has joy and gladness in it. He wants you and me to be glad for who He is and for all His promises to us. This joy comes from the inside not from everything going great on the outside. It is based on an unwavering relationship with a God who loves us and is greater than our changing circumstances. Would you like to have joy in your life right now despite the condition of the world? You can by simply telling God that you rejoice in Him alone! Here’s for a week growing closer to Him!
Community Member, I am praying for you
Dear Father God and Lord Jesus, I lift up to you all of the people whom Community Member mentioned in his or her prayer request so that they will be healed through your almighty powerful healing hand. Please also lead them to the right physicians and healthcare specialist so they can receive effective treatment. In addition, may each person draw close to you, Father God and Lord Jesus, put you first in their lives, and pray daily with all of their heart to you. Lord Jesus, you are truly our Lord and Savior, Refuge, Rock, Great Physician, Healer, Prince of Peace, Comforter, Deliverer, and Friend. For hope about healing, they can focus on your awesome, supernatural healing ministry, Lord Jesus. They can start with John 5:3-15; Matthew 15:29-31; and Matthew 8:5-15. In Jesus's name, I pray.