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Scripture Meditation No. 1606
AATHAVAN – Tuesday, 01.07.2025
"Rejoice evermore." — 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (KJV)
The Bible exhorts us in many places to be joyful at all times. Not only people, but even God does not desire that we live continually with a sorrowful face. Why? Because living joyfully is a visible sign of our faith.
Hannah, in her deep sorrow over being childless, poured out her heart before God. As she prayed in the temple, only her lips moved — her voice was not heard. Observing her, Eli the priest assumed she was drunken and questioned her. Hannah then expressed her sorrow and shared that she had been praying earnestly for a child.
Then Eli answered and said, "Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him."— 1 Samuel 1:17 (KJV) The very next verse says, "So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad."— 1 Samuel 1:18 (KJV)
Yes, beloved, Hannah was no longer sorrowful because she had faith that God would answer her petition. From this we understand: if we are to be joyful at all times, we must live a life of faith.
The Bible declares: "For the joy of the LORD is your strength." — Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)
Our faith is that strength.
The Apostle Paul also strongly urges us: "Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice." — Philippians 4:4 (KJV)
Yes, sorrows, afflictions, trials, and losses may bring grief into our lives. But we must not allow that sorrow to dominate or define the rest of our lives. When we lay all our burdens at the feet of God, His peace will fill us. And we will no longer carry a sorrowful face.
Paul continues his exhortation: "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV)
Dearly beloved, let us trust God with all our strength. Then, even in loss, we can remain joyful. Prophet Habakkuk sang this profound confession of faith:
"Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places." — Habakkuk 3:18–19 (KJV)
Therefore, as Paul instructs, let us be anxious for nothing. In everything, let us present our requests to God through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving. Like Hannah, let us rise from sorrow and remain firm in faith. God will be our comfort, our encouragement, and our joy — and He will revive our souls.
Gospel Message by: Bro. M. Geo Prakash.jpg)
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