This year is such a strategic and special year! It is a year in which the enemy of your soul will want to fight your joy so much, and yet it is that year in which you must protect your joy so much!
God promises that your days of mourning are over. However, you must now make an effort to comply with that scripture.
Let’s look at the scriptures.
Isa 60:20 (KJV) Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Your days of mourning are over!
Mourning, as the scripture refers to it, encompasses broken relationships and the accompanying hurt and agony.
Unhappiness in relationships and sadness within a marriage, stemming from incessant quarrels and squabbles, are also part of this process.
Let’s take a look at The Message Translation.
Isa 60:20 (MSG) Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over.
I adore that phrase. Your days of mourning are behind you!
On your part, you’re now cooperating with the scripture by refusing depression and despondency in your life with every fiber of your being!
You must consciously cultivate the spirit of joy and prevent anything from trying to steal it from you!
This year is so pivotal that you can’t let anything dampen your joy!
You have a responsibility to safeguard that joy and keep it safe!
Why would you go to such lengths?
It’s your strength!
The joy of the Lord is your strength! Protect your place of strength and ensure its safety. This guarantees constant and unwavering victory in life and all other aspects of your existence!
The days of mourning are over!
If anything is causing grief at this moment, God Himself will intervene in Jesus’ name!
Does God celebrate because of us? Yes, I think He does.
You mean God will sing, dance, and rejoice over us? Yes, I think so. Why would I say that? Because His word says so!
Let’s dive!
Zep 3:17 (CEV) The LORD your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love.
Wow! This will be exciting!
This is exciting because when this happens, I won’t have to pray for anything anymore! All I need to do is praise God because He will keep answering my prayers and doing a lot for me in accordance with His purpose for my life because He is thrilled about me!
Here is another scripture because every truth is established in the presence of two or more scriptures.
Psa 149:4 (CEV) The LORD is pleased with his people, and he gives victory to those who are humble.
The Lord can be pleased with His people! Isn’t that amazing?
If the Lord can be pleased, it means He can also be displeased!
So, what are those things that can displease God?
Pro 11:20 (MSG) GOD can’t stand deceivers, but oh how he relishes integrity.
Isn’t that clear enough?
Are there any other things that He dislikes? I need to know those so that I can avoid them.
Pro 6:16-19 (GW) There are six things that the LORD hates, even seven that are disgusting to him: [17] arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people, [18] a mind devising wicked plans, feet that are quick to do wrong, [19] a dishonest witness spitting out lies, and a person who spreads conflict among relatives.
So, we now know what displeases Him.
But what pleases Him? What will cause Him to rejoice over me? I need to know!
Jhn 15:8 (KJV) Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
Wow! That’s what excites God! Bearing fruit, reaching out to lives, discipling others, influencing those in your sphere of influence, and sharing the message of Jesus with people, helping them establish their faith.
So, make up your mind to start doing the exact things that make God happy and completely avoid the things that displease Him!
Have you ever wondered why someone is involved in obviously wrong ways of doing things and it seems as though they continue having their way? Do you ever wonder why it seems as though God is just watching while men violate His injunctions, being outrightly disobedient to Him, and there seems to be nothing happening?
Well, I have asked those kinds of questions too.
Does it mean there is a license to continue doing whatever anyone wants to do because of “grace?”
Rev 22:11-12 (KJV): He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. [12] And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall
Wow! Did you just read that?
We have told people, preachers have preached, teachers have taught, prophets have prophesied, and conferences have been held… and there is no more: Let the unjust continue to be unjust, let the filthy continue, let the righteous keep on, and let the holy be holy still.
Why? Jesus is coming quickly, with His reward. Everyone will be rewarded according to the work of their hands.
Let’s take a look at another translation.
Rev 22:11-12 (AMPC): He who is unrighteous (unjust, wicked), let him be unrighteous still; and he who is filthy (vile, impure), let him be filthy still; and he who is righteous (just, upright, in right standing with God), let him do right still; and he who is holy, let him be holy still. [12] Behold, I am coming soon, and I shall bring My wages and rewards with Me, to repay and render to each one just what his own actions and his own work merit.
This morning, I’d like to share something crucial with husbands and wives. Of course, we’re all aware that marriage doesn’t magically work; it requires effort and commitment.
Secondly, the couple must be honest with themselves and be open with each other.
As I’ve said repeatedly over the years, insincerity invites the devil. We must not give the enemy of our souls any room!
Let’s take a look.
1Pe 3:6 (MSG) Sarah, for instance, taking care of Abraham, would address him as “my dear husband.” You’ll be true daughters of Sarah if you do the same, unanxious and unintimidated.
1Pe 3:7 (CEV) If you are a husband, you should be thoughtful of your wife. Treat her with honor, because she isn’t as strong as you are, and she shares with you in the gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.
Addressing your husband is a crucial skill for every wife to learn. After all, respect is a significant concern for men. As devoted wives, developing effective ways to express your affection and admiration for him is essential. By doing so, you can create a stable and harmonious home environment. A good wife should make it a habit to praise and acknowledge her husband’s efforts and qualities regularly.
For husbands, the Bible advises honoring and delighting in their wives’ entire person, not just their physical appearance. It emphasizes the importance of treating your wife with respect, as this will not hinder your prayers. Furthermore, it encourages you to be thoughtful of her, ensuring that she is constantly on your mind.
When you treat each other with love and respect, the Bible assures us that nothing can stand in the way of your prayers.
Decide to commit to your marriage with a sense of covenant. Don’t undermine each other. Stay on the same page. Work together, and you’ll be able to accomplish many things together!
How about God doing something new in your relationship, marriage, and life? Well, that is exactly what God wants to do. That is one of the words God has given us!
Let’s check it out.
Isa 43:19 (KJV) Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
There are a few elements I’d like to highlight in the verse above. Let’s take a closer look.
1. BEHOLD
Isa 43:19 (KJV) Behold…
To behold means to see intently. To pay attention to. God needs you to focus on the new thing He is about to do!
2. I WILL DO
Isa 43:19 (KJV) Behold, I will do…
This is a statement of surety and not of hesitation. God has made up His mind, He has decided to do a new thing in your life and that is exactly what is going to happen.
3. NEW THING
Isa 43:19 (KJV) Behold, I will do a new thing;
A new thing signifies something fresh and novel, something you’ve never encountered before. It heralds the arrival of a new season, a new phase, and a fresh perspective in your life!
4. NOW
Isa 43:19 (KJV) Behold, I will do a new thing; now…
What God wants to do is now! Don’t postpone what God intends to do because of the natural limitations or your present situation. Now is the present moment! Believe in it!
5. SPRING FORTH
Isa 43:19 (KJV) Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth;
I love the phrase “spring forth” because it suggests that there might not be any indication beforehand, but it will still happen because God said so!
Something great will spring forth for you in Jesus’ name!
6. SHALL YE NOT KNOW IT?
Isa 43:19 (KJV) Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?
This tells us that what God wants you to do requires your cooperation through your faith and realization. In other words, it is not left to God alone, but you need to come into awareness and cooperate with the force of heaven to do the new thing!
7. MAKE A WAY
Isa 43:19 (KJV) Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
Lastly, God will make a way and manufacture rivers where there is none!
Are you ready to receive something new? This is the time and the moment. I declare that God will do a new thing in your relationship, marriage, and life this year in Jesus’ name! And it is starting now!
