JOY IN THE BURDEN

"Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation." Jeremiah 15:16-17

Beautiful and filling are the Lord's words. There are times He separates us but not always for a wilderness journey. Sometimes it is so we are filled with His burden. It is a  necessary time in His presence. Here, Jeremiah was filled with indignation; which is fury, anger and rage. He was tasting God's displeasure for sin. 

How could this be "joy and rejoicing"? After all, so many focus only on the love of God. How can this be? Simple! Knowing we are His and Him sharing His heart is enough. Have you experienced the Lord’s heart through His Word? Did it fill you with joy and rejoicing?

If we are truly in Christ, we too will carry His burden, however He sees fit. Being called by His name is the root of all joy! Remember, "joy" is greater than a feeling and deeper than the surface. God's love is balanced and it carries great weight! 

Jesus is the Word! John 1:1 tells us, 

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." 

Jesus' words should bring us great comfort as He directs us in His will. 

"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Matthew 11:29-30

Can we be connected to Christ and not be grateful, thankful and full of joy and rejoicing? Not for long! Our focus is Him and He is all we need. Are we feasting on Him, THE Word? Are we allowing God to have His way in the journey? Most importantly, are you embracing His presence as He helps to carry the burden?

You CAN know Christ personally!

Knowing Jesus Christ personally is NOT the same as have a "touch of religion"! Surrendering ourselves to Him and His call makes all the difference. 

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Women's Day - Good vs Bad Women in the Bible

Ladies in leadership or wild women?

Since it's 'Women's Day', let's look at a few ladies &  women who made a difference...

To the good:

* Queen Esther was used to save her people from wicked Haman who desires to kill them all. 

* Jael who killed Sisera to save her people from his army

* Ruth whose humble heart was granted a new beginning with Boaz 

* Mary, mother of Jesus. 

* Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist

* Mary, friend of Jesus

* Those of virtue- Proverbs 31

To the bad... 

* Eve, fell for the serpent's lies and ate the forbidden fruit then gave it to Adam

* Delilah, seduced Sampson into revealing his secret of strength 

* Jezebel, Baal worshiper who slaughtered the prophets of God. 

Moral of these lives once lived is that WE ALL HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY! 

Ladies, do you know who or which you are? 

Fellas, do you know which you truly prefer?

Are we living to please ourselves or the Living God? Are we serving Him by loving others?