25/05/2026
*CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL MISSION INT’L*
*FRESH MANNA DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE*
*TUESDAY 26TH MAY, 2026.*
*UNDERSTANDING THE JOY OF THE LORD (3).*
*MEDITATION SCRIPTURE:*
*"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4*
Joy is meant to be shared. When you carry the joy of the Lord, it naturally overflows into your relationships and encourages those around you.
Rejoicing in God's goodness even in difficult times becomes a powerful testimony of faith. Your joy can inspire others to seek the same strength in God. It also deepens your connection with God and others, creating a community marked by hope and peace. Cultivating joy involves focusing on God's goodness, meditating on His promises, and celebrating His presence in your life. When you do this, you build an inner strength that nothing can shake. Remember, joy is the pit of the Holy Spirit; therefore a joyful life is a Spirit filled life. When we yield our life to the control of the Spirit He produces in us the fruit of joy irrespective of our present circumstance.
By sharing God's joy, you help build His kingdom here on earth and remind others that true strength comes from Him. Joy is not just a response to good circumstances—it is a command, a lifestyle, and a spiritual discipline. Paul's instruction to *"rejoice always"* seems almost impossible when life throws difficulties, disappointments, and pain our way. Yet, the secret of Christian joy is that it is not rooted in our situation, it is rooted in Christ. We are not called to rejoice for all things, but to rejoice in all things. This means our joy is not based on what happens to us but on whom God is to us. God is faithful, good, and present, even in trials. Joy is an act of trust that declares, *"God is still in control, and I choose to celebrate Him."*
*TURNING POINT:*
By sharing God's joy, you help build His kingdom here on earth and remind others that true strength comes from Him.
*PRAYER:*
Father, help me to rejoice in you always and to share your joy with others. Use my life to spread your strength and hope to those around me. Fill me with a contagious joy today in Jesus name, Amen.
*AUTHOR:*
REV. DR. MRS. MERCY EZEKIEL
*BIBLE READING:*
1 Chron.8,9, 10; Jn.8:37-59.
