There is a great gladness among those who have been blessed to know the Lord.  This gladness does not come from ourselves.  And it can not diminished by anyone who rails against the faith.  This same gladness has allowed many men to face horrible conditions and survive with praise and joy on their lips.  Though the world may take the life from our bodies, they cannot touch this joy!   They were torn apart by lions, but gave praise to God.  They were sawn in two, yet praised He who Lives Forever!  Prison could not stifle their lips!  Death has no hold on those who are His!  Sickness and trouble are not tools of sorrow for those who believe Him.  Poverty and lowly position are not to become your master.  You are a child of the King of Life!  Stand with strength and muster your heart to believe!  You Are His!

The Lord has sworn an oath by Himself, and we know the Lord cannot lie.  He alone will redeem His bride.  And everyone of us, who are called by His name, will receive the joy that is His.  This receiving is not waiting for us when we arrive in heaven.  It is present NOW, if you will but receive it.  This joy is the power to overcome every possible trouble we encounter.  And fear is not from God!  Fear is the expectation of punishment.  And those who believe by the power of Christ are not taught to fear.  Timidness is not from God!  Strength and joy are the gifts He gives.  He calls us to stand like men and women who believe.  And what He demands He also gives the strength to accomplish.   God does not lie!  What He says is true.  And it will be accomplished!

Strengthen yourself.  Believe Him!  Lift up your head and receive His presence.  Why would you grovel like a worm when you know He has promised so very much more?  Bow to your knees, yes.  But do so with a glad heart, willing to listen and believe.  It is not His desire that His people be cast down.  This is to show doubt.  Do not doubt the Lord God Almighty!  He did not send His Son so that we could question His intent.  Believe and be saved!  And as you believe allow the Lord to be true within you. 

SHOUT WITH GREAT GLADNESS AND VIGOR!  YOU BELONG TO THE GOD OF LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By His Grace.