Paul instructed the Thessalonians to be “Joyful at all times” (1 Th. 5:16). Considering our reputation in the culture, I sense that we Christians are not too good at being joyful, rejoicing at all times. Of all people on earth, Christians have so much to rejoice about.
C.S. Lewis has been known to have said, “It is the job of every Christian to be as happy as they can possibly be.” Joy and happiness are so attractive. Maybe the reason why we are not so successful evangelistically is because we lack joy. We can be so angry and upset with the situation in our world that we push people away. Regardless of the headlines in the newspapers, God is on the throne, Christ is coming back, and heaven is our home. That’s a lot to be joyful about!
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