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WELCOME TO GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING

THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE:  REJOICE

The word rejoice is used in several places in the Bible. The Psalms are full of verses about rejoicing in the Lord.

Psalm 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

Rejoice means to take delight in God. It is an active expression of joy because of God’s character. It is not based on emotion. We can and should rejoice even in the bad times. The size of our storms should not matter. What matters is being in the presence of God. Worship is about a God connection. As we lift our hands and focus on the presence of God, he will meet us there.

In other words, if we trust in him, we will rejoice because he is God. Rejoice is a lot like worship both are about who he is; our God. Praise goes with thanksgiving to show him we are grateful for all that he has done for us.

Psalm 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Thanksgiving will get you in the gate. You are in the courtyard. But to get to the king you have to enter into his court house with praise. Worship and rejoicing will get you into the court room for an appointment with the king. It is easier to petition the court if you are in the court room with the judge.

Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

We gain many things by being in God’s presence. While in his presence he restores us and renews our strength. He fills our hearts with gladness and joy. But we have to worship and get into his presence to be renewed. Take time to praise the Lord for all that he has done. Worship him for who he is, our Lord, our Savior and soon coming King.

Until next time,

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