When it was time for Elizabeth's baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her.
—Luke 1:57-58 NLT
Key Thought
So often today, it seems that those who are not blessed with unexpected joys are jealous, even critical, of those who do receive them. Isn't it wonderful that Elizabeth's neighbors weren't that way? We can follow their lead and rejoice with those who rejoice! In fact, even beyond the example of those who rejoiced with Elizabeth, we are instructed to rejoice with others (Romans 12:15 NIV). Find things in your friends' lives for which you can honestly rejoice. Doing so makes their blessings a source of blessing for you, too!
Today's Prayer
Seems, dear God and Almighty LORD, that there is so much bad news these days. Sometimes, I don't seem to find the good in the things around me. Give me a heart that rejoices with the blessings of others. Make that joy contagious. I ask for this grace in Jesus' name. Amen.
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—Luke 1:57-58 NLT
Key Thought
So often today, it seems that those who are not blessed with unexpected joys are jealous, even critical, of those who do receive them. Isn't it wonderful that Elizabeth's neighbors weren't that way? We can follow their lead and rejoice with those who rejoice! In fact, even beyond the example of those who rejoiced with Elizabeth, we are instructed to rejoice with others (Romans 12:15 NIV). Find things in your friends' lives for which you can honestly rejoice. Doing so makes their blessings a source of blessing for you, too!
Today's Prayer
Seems, dear God and Almighty LORD, that there is so much bad news these days. Sometimes, I don't seem to find the good in the things around me. Give me a heart that rejoices with the blessings of others. Make that joy contagious. I ask for this grace in Jesus' name. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Ⓒ 1996-2019 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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