JOY, AS A SPIRITUAL WEAPON OF WARFARE.

DAILY SPRING DEVOTIONAL.

Saturday, December 21st, 2024.

FOUNDATION SCRIPTURE:

◄ Philippians 4:4 ►

"Rejoice in The LORD always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

HOLY SPIRIT, HAVE YOUR WAY.

TOPIC: JOY, AS A SPIRITUAL WEAPON OF WARFARE.

Shabbat Shalom Friends !!

Have you ever noticed how children dance in the rain while adults rush for shelter? This simple observation speaks volumes about what joy and trust in God should be all about!

Paul wasn't writing from a palace or during a moment of triumph. He wrote these words while in chains, yet he doubles on his command to rejoice - twice. He was creating and laying emphasis on a revolutionary truth: JOY ISN'T A RESPONSE TO CIRCUMSTANCES, IT'S A RADICAL ACT OF FAITH AND WARFARE.

Paul doesn't say "Rejoice when things go well" or "Rejoice after the storm passes." He says "always." This kind of joy is the deep-seated confidence that comes from knowing that THE SAME GOD who holds the universe together also holds OUR TOMORROW.

Paul, have come to understand that joy isn't just an emotion; it's a weapon. When circumstances scream despair, joy becomes an act of spiritual defiance.

This joy isn't based on favorable conditions. It's anchored in knowing and trusting , The Creator of the universe.

When we choose to rejoice "in The LORD," we're declaring that our source of gladness transcends our situation. - Every praise becomes arrows shot against darkness.

- Every celebration a declaration of victory not yet seen.

This joy isn't just a feeling—it's a power that compels us from within. It's choosing to stand in God's side when our emotions suggests otherwise. This radical rejoicing breaks chains, shifts atmospheres, and declares victory even from the valley.

When we choose joy in difficult moments, we're not denying our struggles. Instead, we're declaring that our struggles don't have the FINAL SAY. Like a child dancing in the rain, we're choosing to see beyond the storm to using the rain to send shots of acceptable joy to THE ONE, who commands both sunshine and showers. To the children, the rain meant celebration, to the adults, it meant …protect yourself. WHICH ONE ARE YOU RIGHT NOW?

Today, whatever storm you're facing, remember: joy isn't just a feeling to wait for - it's a weapon to wield and introduce as warriors we are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Do have an awesomely blessed day!

MEDITATION VERSE:

Nehemiah 8:10

"The joy of The LORD is your strength." .

*Take any song of worship or praise as you are led and glorify God.*

PRAYER SHOTS.

1) Prayer of repentance and forgiveness

"People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy." Proverbs 28:13.

Confess your sins and shortcomings. Ask God for forgiveness.

2) 2) LORD God, ignite supernatural joy in my spirit. Let my praise become powerful, my celebration becomes a warfare, in Jesus Christ's Name.

3) My Father and my God, I surrender myself afresh to You, transform my perspective until I see Your goodness in every season, in Jesus Christ's Mighty Name. Amen.

*Seal the answers to your prayers with The Blood of Christ and The Fire of God.

*Give God thanks.*

DECLARATION: MY FAITH IS BIGGER THAN MY FEARS.

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