July 14, 2025

GLADNESS AND JOY

Jeremiah 15:16

Make an end to them (those who reject God’s words), and Your word shall be the gladness and joy of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O Lord, the Almighty. Italics mine.

Personal Challenge

We live in a world that wants to have nothing to do with God. It is part of our responsibility as followers of Christ to be light and salt to these people and every other person that we come into contact with. Light to show God’s love for them and His desire to pour His mercy and grace out on them. Salt to provide a savory taste of God’s love that brings gladness and joy into our hearts. If the lives that we are living while we are proclaiming Jesus as are Lord is hurting those around us and showing our actions to be contrary to the teachings of Christ, then we are rejecting God’s word. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!