Hope's Fuel

It’s Wednesday and only two days until Friday. I pray all has had a successful week so far. Don’t forget about “The Morning Show.” Click here for more information. Romans 14:17 (King James Version) For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Today is the last day of the month. Are you ready for the next month? Many people are entering the last quarter. How are you expecting to end this year? I pray that it is strong. The Bible states in Nehemiah 8:10: Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Joy is what will enable us to continue. It’s hope’s fuel. What keeps you hoping is joy. It’s the fuel that causes hope to back up your faith. It was joy that helped Jesus endure the cross. You and I can finish everything with the joy of the Lord, which is the Christian’s strength. This will allow us to finish, and finish strong. Now, Happenstance is where happiness comes from, because it is based on our circumstances. Joy is what gives you strength when things are not good. God wants us to celebrate life and not just endure it. The only way to accomplish this is by taping into the joy of the Lord. We do this in 3 ways. Not complaining Staying focused on Him (Jesus) Rehearsing what God has done and will do Complaining will only get you to consider quitting. Not growing. We are to vent up, not out. Remember joy is hope's fuel. God Bless, Pastor Mark