Reasons for Joy in the Christian Life

Reasons for Joy in the Christian Life

Isaiah 43:1–7 KJV 1900

But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, And he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; Neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, The Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou wast precious in my sight, Thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: Therefore will I give men for thee, And people for thy life. Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, And gather thee from the west; I will say to the north, Give up; And to the south, Keep not back: Bring my sons from far, And my daughters from the ends of the earth; Even every one that is called by my name: For I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

Notice what God has done in our past

1> Redeemed

2> Renewed

3> Received

Notice God’s provision for us

1> He is able

2> He is willing

3> He is faithful

4> He is always near

Notice the promise of our future

1> We are Heaven bound

2>To glorify Him

3> We will see Him and be with Him forever