What a Wonderful Life

People need the secret of rejoicing as part of their life of faith. One day when Jesus was rejoicing He gave us this revelation:

"Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children." Luke 10:21

The revealing of hidden things is one good reason for the rejoicing of a born-again believer. People in this world have no idea of the beauty that comes with the life we now enjoy with our God. There are certainly reasons to rejoice...simply having a personal rapport with our Creator and knowledge of the future world we will enjoy. People of faith make unbelievers crazy because we see the world so differently. This world depends on logic and reasoning which only hinder a person of faith. This is why we do not have a normal fear of this world's uncertain future.

A real believer knows that worldly circumstances will pass away and they rejoice in the reality of a perfect eternity. In fact, a born again person knows from experience that God will use circumstances to form a rock solid relationship with us. Paul writes,

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess 5:16

This is not something Paul had to work at because it just sprang up from inside him. Christians know that everything in our future, no matter how bad, God will use to make us stronger. This is a wonderful reason to rejoice as a child of faith. We know this unusual plan was invented by God long ago because nothing is accidental that God does. When a person really loves God, their happy heart will suddenly find it is rejoicing for no reason at all.

What a wonderful life!