Why Should You Be Happy? – blog 12/12/24
I suppose the right question to ask isn’t why should you be happy, but rather, why aren’t you happy, if not always so? A truly happy person is one who abides in God’s Word as a way of life. It has become them, who they are, so to speak. This person isn’t preoccupied with asking, “Why should I be happy?” because that is their status quo. However, it’s the child of God who finds themselves unhappy who needs to start asking questions.
Why Should You Be Happy? – blog 12/12/24
We have so much to be thankful for that it’s a tragedy when we aren’t happy always (aka, filled with joy). Simply remembering all that the Lord has done for you, like sending His only begotten Son (John 3:16) to die for your sins, is always the best reset button. If we allow the gravity of His work on the Cross to hit home in our hearts, I’d argue it’s impossible to remain in a funk. The Gospel is everything to us, as it was to the Apostle Paul.
Why Should You Be Happy? – blog 12/12/24
The Bible reminds us over and over again of the Gospel truth, right? And our Bible is always available to us, right? So, do the math. If this is the case, then our own happiness is always at our fingertips, isn’t it? You bet! So, should you be happy? Well, according to Holy Scripture, the answer is an emphatic “yes”!
Joy and thanksgiving are very intimately related.
Here’s a few things to be thankful for this Christmas:
- God saved you.
- God gave you His Word to sanctify you.
- God gave you this this vessel and this church to shepherd you and give you a comfortable place to gather.
- God gave you this fellowship that you’re enjoying with others in the faith.
- God gave you good enough health to make it here this morning.
- God gave you 5 senses to take in His glory.
- God gave you His love.
- God gave you an opportunity to spread that love to a lost and dying world.
- God created a new heart in you and gave you a new life in Christ.
- God indwells you at this very moment.
