Candle of Hope
By
Dr. Dwight D. Garrett

Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”

When our hearts are surrendered totally to the Will of God, then we delight in seeing Him use us in any way He pleases.  Our plans and desires begin to agree with His, and we accept His direction in our lives.  Our sense of joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment in life increases, no matter what the circumstances, if we are in the center of God’s Will for us.

The Christian life is an awesome and joyful life, and is a life that is filled to overflowing with peace, love, contentment, satisfaction, and completeness.  Christianity was never meant to be something that made people miserable and unhappy.  The ministry of Jesus Christ was one of immense joy.  The Bible teaches that a life of inward peace and outward victory is a Christian’s birthright.

Amy Carmichael once wrote: “What a witness to the world Christians would be, if only they were more evidently happy people.”  Joy is one of the marks of a true believer. 

• What will the world see in you today? 
• Will others see the joy of Christ in your life?
• Will others see the “Candle of Hope” burning brightly in your life?

 
“………and again I say, Rejoice.”