Day Twenty One & Day Twenty Two

Day Twenty One

Week Four | Memory Verse

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable —if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. - Philippians 4:8
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Day Twenty Two

Bible Reading

Phil 4:1-5 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Devotional

The Bible is full of very interesting and specific words. Nothing in the Bible is there by accident. One of these interesting and specifically chosen words is “rejoice”. The prefix “Re” means again, and the suffix “joice” means “joy”. So the word “rejoice” really means “joy again”, or
“joy joy” or even “double joy”. Think about that. We are not simply called to live as people full of joy, but when we come before the Lord, we are to be full of double joy! No matter what is going on in our lives, we always have a reason to rejoice because of our relationship with Christ. He is near: near to the brokenhearted; near to the lonely person; near to those who feel rejected. Because of this truth we rejoice, knowing that God is in control, what He has done for us and how we can find rest in Him.

Question to Think About

What is the most difficult obstacle to coming to God overflowing with double joy?