Rejoicing in God
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Rejoice in the Lord and Be Glad!
By David Wilkerson01TH 5:23JUD 1:1David Wilkerson emphasizes the prophetic warnings from the book of Jude about the moral decay of society and the rise of ungodliness. Despite the pervasive wickedness and the challenges faced by believers, he reassures that God will preserve a sanctified people, keeping them safe from the corruption around them. Wilkerson encourages the faithful to rejoice in the Lord, as God has promised to sanctify and protect His children, ensuring their strength and devotion amidst adversity. He highlights the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness to deliver and preserve His saints until the coming of Christ.
Thou Shalt Surely rejoice." Deut. 16:1 - 15
By John Nelson Darby0DEU 16:1John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of the three great feasts in Deuteronomy, which symbolize the journey of God's people from deliverance to spiritual fulfillment. He explains that the Passover represents Christ's death, the Feast of Pentecost signifies the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the joy of thanksgiving, while the Feast of Tabernacles points to the future millennial rest and glory. Darby encourages believers to rejoice in their spiritual blessings and to remember their past bondage in Egypt, which fosters gratitude and obedience. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper understanding of the blessings God has prepared for His people, urging them to live in the light of their new identity in Christ.