1 Samuel 19:8-20:42; Isaiah 60:1-22; Romans 5:12-21
Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Psalms 100:2 NKJV
Some days we feel discouraged and drag our feet. We go through the motions of devotion, but our lack of enthusiasm betrays our inner emotions. Others can see that our energy for the Lord is suffering. We may be present and participating, but something is compromising our joy. The King noticed that Nehemiah was serving him sadly, not
gladly (Neh. 2:1-6). Shocked and shaken by the exposure, Nehemiah shared his burden with the King. Will you be transparent before the Lord today? —P. Ramsay
There is joy in serving Jesus,
As I walk alone with God.
Tis the joy of Christ, my Saviour,
Who the path of suffering trod. —O. J. Smith