I once was asked
what it was like to come to faith in the Lord. The only way I could explain it
was to say it is the smile that never ends. But even saying that did not do
justice to the feeling in my heart. How do you explain a joy that is so great
that to describe it would place boundaries around it and confine it? The love
that surrounds us is so overwhelming and vast that to explore the outermost
reaches would only make one realize there is even more beyond our perception.
1 Peter 1:8-9 “Though you have
not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him
and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the
outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Truly a message that
opens our eyes and hearts to the vastness of His calling on our lives and how
much He truly loves and cares for us. God wants us to live life fully, not just
for a time but rather for all eternity. With that said, have you ever
considered how much joy the Father has for you? As He thinks of you, His joy
overflows.
Zephaniah 3:17 "The Lord your
God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with
gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud
singing."
That is a thought
that not many will consider when they look to God. They forget that Jesus sings
our praise to the Father and lives to love on us all. We need to remember this
love extends to all and the relationship is accomplished when we reciprocate
with our entirety. So consider how much joy He finds in us and not only pay it
back but also pay it forward.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 "And you
became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much
affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit."
This Sunday we will explore God’s joy. We invite you to join
us if you can at 10:30 MST on Sunday or watch live online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/ )
or view it afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).
Blessings
Pastor Todd
Pastor Todd
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