Christ Diplomat (Exhortations)

TEXT Phillipins 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice MESSAGE Rejoice always! What a commandment. Yes, it is! Rejoice always.... What about in times of adversity and difficulties? Rejoice all the same. When we do not know where the next meal is coming from? Rejoice all the same. When you are persecuted for your faith in the Lord, don't carry a long face and cry, Why me? Rather, rejoice in the Lord. God's word shows us how! The cenre of your focus, will definitely define the state of your heart and mind. A man is defined by the content of his heart (Prov. 23:7) So what should we occupy our hearts with? God's Word! 2Pet 1:19 tells us that, " We have also a more sure word of prophecy [God's Word]; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts" . Peter says the scripture is more sure than the transfiguration of Jesus that he witnessed (2Pet 1:1...

TEXT Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. MESSAGE How can we rejoice always? What about the times of pain and adversities? Rejoicing in the Lord is rejoicing in the revelation of the truth of God's Word. When the word of God enters your Spirit, no matter the situation you are facing, you will rejoice because the entrance of God's word will bring faith and rejoicing is a proof or manifeatation of your faith. Jesus says, "Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when  ye pray,  believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." (Mark 11:24). Prayer makes the truth of God's word real to you. As you pray based on a provision of the scripture, declaring it to yourself and glorifying God for it, your heart will become aware of the truth then you can believe. If you have prayed and you really believe that you've got answers, you don't have to wait to see it manifesting. Your rejoicing is the proof that yo...