Daily Devotional

REJOICING IN GOD’S GOODNESS

October 25

Children of the King:  Do you laugh very often and very hard?  If so good!  If not, why not?  You say, "What is there to laugh about?"  Let me explain to you something about the gift of “Holy Laughter” which can be yours from your Father in Heaven.  First, I don't mean just silly useless "gibberish" laughter.  I also am not talking about laughter with wickedness as a central thought.  The thing to which I refer is a carefree released form of laughter which allows you to say, "My Father is on His throne, and all is well!" My Father is on the throne of my heart, and all is well!"  People laugh when they are filled to overflowing!  Laughter is the overspill of joy to which you have a hereditary right and privilege as a child of the King!  Now, you may say, "You, Father, of all people should know that I can be a depressed person at times!"  Yes, I know that the source of your depression is directly related to your removing your eyes from me and focusing them on other things less powerful and more distracting!  Stop yourself from doing that!  You can do this by allowing yourself to become more released and carefree!  Yes, I said carefree!  You take things too seriously and do not allow yourself to laugh and praise, and chuckle and exalt your Father in Heaven.  Now, do you remember what I say in the Bible about joy?  "I have you confess, 'The joy of the Lord is thy strength!'" (Nehemiah 8:10) Isn’t that right?  Of course, my promise of strength for your life is contained in your commanding yourself to enter the joy of the Lord!  Some of my children will say” I certainly don't want to appear foolish, and I don't want to embarrass myself by making a spectacle of myself!”  Then, let me ask you this, wouldn't you rather take the chance of appearing a little foolish for the opportunity of entering the incredible joy of your Father?  I promise you, if you will allow my joy and laughter to become a part of your everyday life, you will never live one moment to regret it!  Get up from your sadness. Trade it in for the joy of the Lord!  I am pleased when you laugh and shout and rejoice in the Lord your God!  Be happy! I can feel my love for you, my child!

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