IMMENSE JOY

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.(Psalm 51:12)
Beloved! We always desire to lead a joy filled life।The Bible says, “In Your (the Lord’s) presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11). Yes, the presence of God gives us joy and we can have this divine joy with us always. Many years ago, an affluent lady came to my house to see me. My son Paul was just six years old at that time. As I was not at home, she waited for hours on end. During that time she kept herself busy chatting with my son. When I returned home, I saw her and said, "I am immensely sorry that I had kept you waiting for such a long time. Please forgive me." She said, "I would not have minded if you had come still late. Indeed, I would have been happy if you had done so. Well, brother, I have fame and fortune and everything in life. But I lack joy and peace. From the moment I entered your house, I have been experiencing some serenity and divine peace. My heart is filled with joy. I enjoyed talking to this young man for two hours. In fact, I do not feel like leaving your house. I must thank you for the joy and peace that I have got."In Jeremiah 33:6, the Lord assures us: "Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth." Peace is a precious thing. The Lord wants to fill you with peace. When peace rules us, joy fills our hearts. This what the Psalmist David says, “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit” (Psalm 51:12). God wants you to be filled with His joy and His fullness. And it was for this purpose He came into the world.Beloved! In life we come across many circumstances that could lead us into distress. But we should cling onto the Lord firmly during such times and ask Him to fill us with joy and peace. The Lord will strengthen and bless us with His peace and joy which will enable us to cruise through the bad times. He will also bless us with all of His goodness. Prayer:Loving Lord Jesus,I come to Your presence in humble adoration. Make me Your son/daughter and set me free from this sinful life. Wash me with Your precious blood. Father, You are the source of every good thing, fill me with Your peace and joy. Let my dear ones experience the divine joy and peace. I thank You for all the blessings I have in You. I give You all glory, honour and praise to You alone.Amen.

Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran