N.T.#516 "Rejoice in the Bad Days"
March 28, 2025
Luke 6-Part 7
LET IT GLOW
Jesus told us 4 situations in which We should acknowledge wealth is from God and use it as a steward of God. to be happy-whenever we are poor spiritually and needing God's provision, hunger for Him and His Word, weep over sin of ours and others, and we suffer for living a good Christian life. The promises of gratification are delayed often times. Some may not be rewarded unto we reach heaven. Some people are cut off from the family because of their faith. That is when trusting God becomes real.
It is very hard when people despise you, hate you, ignore you because of what we stand for in our life. They may get convicted of their sins just being around us who are living by faith. Like the song of years ago said, "Don't worry, be happy." Well, that is easier said than done.
Jesus told us to Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the life manner did their fathers unto the prophets. (verse 23)
He kinda went to an extreme, don't you think? To receive mistreatment on earth is to wear a badge of honor in God's kingdom. Persecution places believers in the same heroic category as martyred Old Testament prophets. (Swindoll)
Wow! That is a privilege. We may not be jumping for joy when made fun of as a Christian, but we can have assurance that God sees what is happening to us and will reward us. How are we handling bad days?
LET IT GROW
Not only are there situations for joy, but there are woes for others.
- Woe unto you that are rich! For ye have received your consolation. (verse 24) Money is not evil, but the love of money is. (1 Tim. 6:10) It may cause some people to live independently of God and be self-sufficiently. Wealth should be acknowledged as from God, and used as a steward for God. (Falwell)
- Wow unto you that are full! for you shall hunger. (verse 25a)
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