Inspirational Thought of the Day:
There is no more joy that can be found on this earth than in Jesus.
Scriptures:
Isiah 24:14-16
“They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they acclaim the Lord’s majesty. 15 Therefore in the east give glory to the Lord; exalt the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, in the islands of the sea. 16 From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.”
Isaiah 25:6-8
“On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine— the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7 On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; 8 he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.”
The weekend is here … finally! So many of us live for the weekend, for a break from the tortuous routine of daily living. Hoping for an escape from boredom, we pursue relief, even partying as a refuge.
Maybe it’s hobbies or parties – drinking, maybe it’s drugs. Maybe relationships. But in all the human pursuits of this earth, eternity knocks on the door of all of our hearts and the longing for something more is not quenched by a momentary celebration or diversion. No, we need something – someOne more.
When I read the verses above, I can’t help but smile. God is not a spoil sport. He designed everything for our enjoyment and eternity with Him is going to be filled with joy and delight in His perfect presence. Parties on this earth pale vastly in comparison to what God has in store for those who love Him!
Those promises the world offers? Counterfeits. We can let them go and find real, lasting answers in God alone. He alone satisfies our soul’s deepest need and desire.
No more death, no more sorrow. No tears seen there. Only perfect peace and joy, enveloped in His love. Think on that this weekend. You are loved with an everlasting love. Right now we can seek Him and know Him and be filled with His Holy Spirit to overflowing.
Lord, thank You that we can know You and enjoy You now. Thank You for the gifts you lavish on us each moment – Your peace, Your unconditional love, Your Joy and faith in troubled times. Help us to find our joy in You and to spread it to all the world.