Smiling because of
God’s Joy
Psalm 4:7 “Fill my
heart with joy”
The
photographer grabs everyone’s attention and just as
But
what is the photographer said, “sour” or “Winnie the Pooh”? Would the
photograph be different? Yes, different facial expressions are made and this
results in a negative picture.
Yet
what is more important is that when it comes to true happiness and joy it is
not just a smile for the camera that is needed, but to have real peace and
gladness is to have joy from the inside out not the outside in.
In
Psalm 4 David describes the different courses of action he took when he was
feeling distressed. He asked God for relief. He also took comfort in knowing
that he was favoured by God and that the Lord heard him when he called. David
was also quiet before God. David did what was right put his trust in Him. He
also rested in the assurance of God’s peace and safety. He was confident that
in all of this he would receive joy in his heart as a gift from God.
REFLECTION
From where do you experience and receive joy? God gives us
this joy within when we believe and receive his Spirit. Do you know the joy of
the Lord?
“You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant
harvests of grand and new wine.” (v.7)
Prayer
God of love and mercy we pray that you will grant us your
joy in our hearts today and forevermore. Enable us to smile and fully know the
joy of the Lord. Amen.
From Psalms: 90 Devotions from Our Daily Bread c.2014 p 9
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