Today’s Scripture: Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. Isaiah 61:7 ESV
To share something we must first possess it, right? Isaiah beautifully reminds us that we that have this everlasting joy should share it with those who do not. We do have good news for the poor. We do have healing for the brokenhearted and freedom for those who are bound.
Hidden in this verse is the key to everlasting joy. The key is to rejoice in our lot or the portion you have received. Thank God for wherever we are. YES, I know this is difficult for some of us in where we are right now but please offer God your inability to feel joy and rejoice that He is God and we are not. Then the light of His everlasting joy will begin to break in.
Isaiah was professing this truth thousands of years ago and we can profess it today. The Lord our God is above daily circumstances and what this world offers. The land He has promised us is a land of everlasting joy.
Do you have everlasting joy you can share? If not, will you rejoice in your lot?
Today’s Prayer: Almighty Father, I praise You and glorify Your name. Thank You for the everlasting joy You have given to me. Thank you for the lot and portion You have given me. I pray that I can share You and Your joy to those who need it. Direct my path and guide my heart to share Your hope and Your joy. Amen
Tom Raines, Jr.
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