Rejoicing

The Blessing Of Inner Happiness

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing?

Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ

at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.

1 Thess. 2:19,20

In the anticipation of his ''crown of rejoicing," Paul expressed the

blessing of  inner happiness. Through he might never see the 

Thessalonians again on this earth, he was perfectly content in 

spite of the separation. Paul knew that he would meet them all 

in the presence of the Lord, and that is why he referred to them

as his "glory and joy." What was true of Paul is true of every

believer: the privilege and joy of witnessing for our Lord is 

a source of inner happiness.

The Lord's delight is in those who honor Him, those who put 

their HOPE in His unfailing love.

Ps.147:11