When God promises something, you can take it to the bank.
And, boy, am I glad He promises that joy can be mine if I’ll do two things.
“There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right.” (Psalm 106:3)
Deal justly by making choices that don’t seek to take advantage of others.
Do things the way that Jesus would approve of if He were standing right next to me.
Be fair.
Be Christlike.
This is not an intellectual challenge.
We almost always know what is fair and Christlike in the choices we face.
Instead, it is a challenge of selflessness, of humility, of faith.
When we put others first and pleasing God first, our Abba Father sends the Holy Spirit to fill us with something we can’t concoct ourselves — the peace of God.
It is that peace from on high that gives us joy down here below.
Even when others are not dealing justly with us and are not doing what is right.
I want to be filled with joy and God has shown me in Psalm 106 how that can happen.
It’s now up to me.
Let’s each seek joy by seeking first the Kingdom of God.
It’s the joy-full thing to do.
As always, I love you
Martin
Thanks Martin for the reminder and reassurance about the peace of God that is beyond our understanding when we as Christian are doing justly ,kind and have the right attitude towards stuff. It is not what we know, or right or wrong, but how we react to the situation that counts. We could be having a lot of letters in front of our name or behind but that would not set a good example towards our action if we reaction to a challenge with negative attitude. Positive attitude comes from Christ and when we depend on His Power and Grace and Love living inside us we surely can handle anything big or small. Thanks again for letting us to take note of this tremendous power of the Holy Spirit who can help us to do all things which sometimes seem to be an impossibility to humankind. Have a great Remembrance Day weekend. Peace on Earth and goodwill towards our friends and neighbor.