“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”
1 Timothy 6:17 NIV
One of the greatest deceptions about a life founded on Jesus the Christ is that it contains no joy. Many people falsely believe that if you are a follower of Christ you have to give up all joy and happiness in your life. This is one of the greatest lies from Satan ever. The world pursues a good time with great passion offering every kind of diversion and activity there is. There exists one major flaw in this pursuit of joy the worlds offers, it is not real lasting joy!
The world defines joy as a feeling that brings great happiness and excitement. Now don’t get me wrong here, I want to feel good and be happy as much as anyone else. But, I want a deep and enduring joy, not one that is fleeting as feelings are. I want to know a joy that stirs my heart, enriches my soul no matter what I may be feeling or what is happening in my life. I want a hope, a joy that endures time and circumstances and never leaves me with just memories, but is present all of my days for it is eternal.
God is the source of such joy. Only he is eternal and capable to provide such enjoyment forever. The verse says today to not put our hope in the physical for it will fade away but to hope solely in God. The world offers options that fade and fail to endure while God offers us eternal joy for our life. Stop seeking a path of diminishing returns that is not capable of producing true joy and come to the Father who is joy and peace forever!
In Christ
RJ