REJOICE IN THE LORD THEME FOR 2019 REVIEW

REVIEW “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again

REJOICE ALWAYS Philippians I 4: 4 Thessalonians 5: 16

REJOICE ALWAYS It is commanded (Phil. 4: 4; I Thes. 5: 16) Losing 5:

ALWAYS? Must we always feel good? Must we make certain that only good things

ALWAYS? Luke 18: 1 – “…at all times they ought to pray and not

ALWAYS? Always may not be a constant, every moment, description. However, rejoicing should be

REJOICING ALWAYS… PHYSICALLY (Ecc. 11: 7 -10) Make the choice to rejoice Pursue Don’t

REJOICING ALWAYS… PHYSICALLY (Ecc. 11: 7 -10) CAVEATS § Don’t be foolish (Ecc. 10:

REJOICING ALWAYS… SPIRITUALLY (Phil. 4: 4) A joy that cannot be taken away (John

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REJOICE IN THE LORD THEME FOR 2019

REVIEW “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you” (Phil. 3: 1). “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” (Phil. 4: 4). “And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory” (I Pet. 1: 8) Rejoice: God’s will for you Rejoice in the Lord

REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS

REJOICE ALWAYS Philippians I 4: 4 Thessalonians 5: 16

REJOICE ALWAYS It is commanded (Phil. 4: 4; I Thes. 5: 16) Losing 5: 35) joy is a bad trend (Mt. 13: 20 -21; John

ALWAYS? Must we always feel good? Must we make certain that only good things happen to us? Remember, Romans weep? joy is a choice not a feeling. 12: 15 – what to do with those who

ALWAYS? Luke 18: 1 – “…at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart” John 18: 20 – “…I have spoken openly to the world; I always taught in synagogues and in the temple…” I Corinthians 15: 58 – “…always abounding in the work of the Lord…” Always in Philippians (Phil. 1: 4; 1: 20; 2: 12; 4: 4) Always in I Thessalonians (I Thes. 1: 2; 2: 16; 3: 6; 4: 17; 5: 15, 16)

ALWAYS? Always may not be a constant, every moment, description. However, rejoicing should be such a part of our character and behavior that one might describe us as always rejoicing.

REJOICING ALWAYS… PHYSICALLY (Ecc. 11: 7 -10) Make the choice to rejoice Pursue Don’t life things that make you glad postpone joy to later parts of your

REJOICING ALWAYS… PHYSICALLY (Ecc. 11: 7 -10) CAVEATS § Don’t be foolish (Ecc. 10: 10; Prov. 5: 314; 7: 6 -27) § Don’t be godless (Ecc. 11: 9; 12: 1, 1314) § Don’t let the world dictate the terms of joy (I Tim. 6: 7 -8)

REJOICING ALWAYS… SPIRITUALLY (Phil. 4: 4) A joy that cannot be taken away (John 16: 22; Rom. 8: 35 -39) You can rejoice always if you… § Maintain a relationship with Jesus § Prioritize the relationship with Jesus § Focus on the relationship with Jesus