Be Glad In This Day

Psalms 118:24
This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

The other day I was reflecting on all reasons to have a positive outlook when I was approached by a co-worker for the purpose of council on a difficult issue. His circumstances were very challenging and it is safe to say that he was desperate for some assistance. At the time, I did not have the physical resources to accommodate his immediate needs. I felt lead to talk to him about God’s provision and the miracles associated with our faith. We talked about the difference in our attitude when we place our faith in God as opposed to looking to the world for our solutions. It is amazing how much difference there is when we have a smile on our face and confidence in our heart knowing that we have nothing to worry about.

After about 10 minutes of conversation we turned to prayer and agreed to submit everything to the Lord. We chose to trust God to provide, and we also decided to change our countenance from sadness to joy as we believed for an answer. We had no sooner closed our prayer and my friend received notice of a work opportunity that would provide the resources that we had just prayed for.

God already knows the choices we will make in every situation. When we turn from the world and to the Kingdom God is there and faithful to lift our burdens and give us rest. My friend and I shared in the opportunity to watch the Lord fulfill His promise and turn tragedy into triumph. What started out as a bad day, trusting in the world’s provision, turned into a day that we could clearly thank God for.

Every day is the day that the Lord has made and we always have reason to rejoice and be glad. Joshua 24:15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve. When we start the day expecting Gods best He is always faithful to provide.

Our Job is to choose, regardless of how things look from the world’s perspective. Our job is to surrender in all things. Our job is to trust, no matter how bad things seem. Our job is to rejoice and be glad because God has already prepared the way for those who trust Him.

Today I will start my day with joy in my heart because I know that God’s Love will not fail me.

Be Blessed in all your days.
Skip McNutt