Reasons To Rejoice

 

Reasons To Rejoice

1) Rejoice About The Hope Of Eternal Life

     First saints should rejoice about the hope of eternal life. 1 Peter 1:3 says Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to His abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. After salvation with Jesus we have a lively hope of eternal life that escapes the torments of hell forever. Now that's something to rejoice about. In fact Colossians 1:27 says that when you have Jesus, you receive hope because Jesus is hope. To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. This hope with Jesus will create rejoicing with joy unspeakable. Rejoice and say 1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen (Jesus) ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. 

     People in the world without Jesus have no hope according to Ephesians 2:12. This scripture describes unsaved people as aliens without hope. That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. Choose to rejoice about the hope with Jesus instead of this depressing hopeless world. Right now get saved; Repent, decide to stop sinning, confess everywhere that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died for you on the cross, was buried, and rose again.  

     Now after salvation with Jesus, the bible tells us to always rejoice about Jesus. Jesus is the best thing that can ever happen to anyone. Jesus died on the cross so everyone could give their worries, troubles, and fears by faith to Jesus on the cross. Instead of drugs, alcohol, fornication, and money to relieve stress, we can cast our cares daily on the cross with Jesus (the same yesterday, today, and forever) to receive peace, joy, and healing. According to Hebrews 2:14 when our troubles by faith are on the cross with Jesus they are destroyed and disappear.

     Now after we daily receive deliverance by looking to the cross of Jesus saying daily I am crucified with Christ, we should always rejoice and thank Jesus. Philippians 4:4 says Rejoice in the Lord (Jesus) alway; and again I say rejoice. When that old tentmaker Paul started to write Philippians 4:4 God said wait a minute Paul, tell them again to rejoice just in case they didn't get it the first time. Tell them again Paul and write "and again I say rejoice". And then Paul said God I'll obey you even better and tell everyone a third time to rejoice evermore at 1 Thessalonians 5:16. Remember according to Nehemiah 8:10 the joy of the Lord is your strength so in every situation of life choose to always rejoice to receive strength to overcome this troubled world.

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Rejoice and sing the words below with the kids for Rejoice in the Lord always

Say twice

Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice

Say twice

Rejoice, rejoice and again I say rejoice

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2) Rejoice About Your Home In Heaven

     Second saints should rejoice about their home in heaven. 1 Peter 1:4 says we have an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. When I arrive at a Best Western hotel, the desk clerk says you can stay at the hotel because we have your reservation. But I'm rejoicing about the reservation I made for my home in heaven on April 23, 1982 when Brother Bob got saved for Jesus. Saints always rejoice about your reservation in heaven after salvation to receive forever your incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that fadeth not away. 

     Rejoice about your promised mansion that will be located on a street of pure gold transparent glass forever. Jesus promised at John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Remember saints are going to receive mansions according to the KJV correct bible translation at John 14:2. We are not going to receive dinky rooms according to the corrupt new translated NIV, RSV bible versions. This is why it is important to to only read and preach from a KJV bible.  

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3) Rejoice About Your Help From Jesus On Your Journey To Heaven

     Third saints should rejoice about their help from Jesus on their journey to heaven through this troubled world. 1 Peter 1:5 comforts us saying Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. No matter what trouble you face in this world, remember to rejoice with Jesus who will always give you victory to overcome any trouble in this world. 

     Jesus promised us at John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Remember that Jesus' peace is greater than any trouble in this world. 1 John 4:4 promises greater is He (Jesus) that is in you, than he that is in the world. Rejoice and leap for joy while you say Thank you Jesus, I always have victory with Jesus over any trouble. Rejoice and say 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Rejoice and say 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place. 

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4) Rejoice About Jesus Who Is Better Than Anything On This Earth

     Fourth saints should rejoice about Jesus who is better than anything on this earth. CT Studd said Only one life twill soon be past only what's done for Christ will last. Be like Mary who chose to rejoice in Jesus instead of rejoicing like Martha about completing chores and the cares of this world. Jesus told Martha that it is better to rejoice about Jesus than to rejoice in any earthly accomplishment. Jesus said at Luke 10:41 Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful and Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her. Ann Judson (missionary to Burma Myanmar) like Mary chose Jesus instead of any earthly accomplishment. Ann Judson said "A little while and we are in eternity; Before we find ourselves there, let us do much for Jesus". 

     Remember since Jesus is the Word of God according to Revelation 19:13 rejoice while you daily read and memorize the Word of God. If you daily read and rejoice about the Word of God, Jesus will give you great peace. Psalm 119:165 says Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Jeremiah 15:16 promises Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy Word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart, for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts. 

     According to Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not that the spirits are subject unto you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven. Don't be like David who rejoiced in taking a census after a victory over the enemy. Instead rejoice that your name is written in the book of life in heaven where you have eternal life. Rejoice that since you overcome with Jesus after salvation according to John 16:33 your name will not be blotted out of the book of life because you are an overcomer with Jesus. Revelation 3:5 promises He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess His name before my Father, and before His angels.  

     Remember rejoice about Jesus and your salvation that is better than any earthly accomplishment. Like David say Psalm 51:12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation and uphold me with thy free spirit. Remember the day that Jesus saved you and testify everywhere rejoicing about how Jesus saved you. We overcome the devil by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony. The prophet Isaiah told us to rejoice about our salvation at Isaiah 61:10 that says I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation; He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness as a bridegroom decketh Himself with ornaments and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. 

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5) Rejoice (Don't Be Depressed) When You Are Persecuted Because Of Jesus

     Fifth rejoice (don't be depressed) when you are persecuted because of Jesus. Luke 6:22 tells us Blessed are ye when men shall hate you and when they shall separate you from their company and shall reproach you and cast out your name as evil for the Son of Man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day and leap for joy; for behold your reward is great in heaven; for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. Be like Brother Bob and when people persecute you and speak evil about you because of Jesus, find the nearest Walmart bathroom and leap for joy and be exceedingly glad. Remember according to 1 Peter 4:14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy (not depressed) are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you; on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified. 

     Be like the apostles who kept rejoicing and counted it an honor to be beaten for Jesus and suffer shame for Jesus. Like the apostles rejoice more and more with unspeakable joy while you continue to witness everywhere about Jesus when you are persecuted and mocked for preaching Jesus. Acts 5:40 says And when they had called the apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus and let them go; And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name; And daily in the temple and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Like the apostles, if you keep rejoicing through trials and persecutions for Jesus, you'll keep witnessing for Jesus. Remember James 1:2 tells us My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations. 

A Final Revelation About Abel's Offering To God

     I conclude today's bible study with a revelation about Abel's offering to God. Abel realized that God would only accept a sacrifice of a Lamb for a blessed offering. His brother Cain offered the fruit of the ground which was not pleasing to God. Cain said All the labor of my hands can fulfill God's demands while Abel said Nothing in my hand I bring simply to the cross I cling. 

     But note that Abel brought more than one lamb hoping that Cain would get saved and offer a lamb instead of the fruit of the ground. Note that Genesis 4:4 says And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings (note that Abel brought many firstlings lambs so Cain could also please God with a blessed offering). Unfortunately Cain rejected Abel's extra firstling lamb and went to hell trying to please God with works instead of faith in the crucified Lamb of God Jesus. Jude 11 places Cain in hell when it links Cain to Korah (Core) who went down alive into the pit (hell) after the earth opened up and swallowed Korah (Core) after his rebellion against Moses. 

     I have enjoyed writing this bible study today that I pray in Jesus name blesses multitudes all over this earth with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 604-7133. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.