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T.O.D.A.Y.'S ENCOURAGEMENT for Sept.20th, 2002 T.O.D.A.Y.
Ministries Yesterday, we only scratched the surface on the subject of "joy". The Bible has a lot to say about that powerful force which is available to us, so I want to continue "focusing" on it a little longer. In the eighth chapter of Nehemiah, we find that the Joy of The Lord is our "strength", which is defined as.......Power, Might, Ability, Dominion, AND Authority! No wonder the enemy is so determined to steal our "Joy"! We have been "crowned " with Joy, and a crown speaks of Royalty and Authority. It is worn by people who "reign and rule". Well, think about it.......The Word of God says that we are a Royal Priesthood (1Peter 2:9), Jesus gave us authority (Luke 9:1) and we have been made to Reign as Kings in this life (Romans 5:17). I have said this before, and will keep on saying it........we need to know "who" we are in Christ and "what" we have in Him! For many years, the enemy was able to rob me of my joy, (which is my STRENGTH, POWER, MIGHT and AUTHORITY) because I did not have a revelation on this. However....now when I feel my "joy" leaving, I remind myself that my "crown" must be slipping. So, I just reach up, take hold of my crown and make sure that it is fixed securely on my head! That will restore anybody's "Joy". Now this may sound foolish to some people, but actually it is just simple child-like "faith". Jesus said "unless you come as a little child, you cannot enter the Kingdom", which brings us back to where we started....... Matthew 6:33........."seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." Monday, we will look at the fourth "key" in this scripture, and I am getting excited just thinking about it! Have a Blessed Weekend!! In His Love, Luanne We welcome your comments and prayer requests.
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