“Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.” – Philippians 3:1
In his book “Foxe’s Book of Martyrs,” John Foxe describes several Christian martyrs who lived and died in the Middle Ages. One was Tobias Steffick was a Christian who lived in new Prague. Steffick is described as a man who “was remarkable for his affability and serenity of temper. He was perfectly resigned to his fate, and a few minutes before his death spoke in this singular manner, ‘I have received, during the whole course of my life, many favors from God; ought I not therefore cheerfully to take one bitter cup, when He thinks proper to present it? Or rather, ought I not to rejoice that it is his will I should give up a corrupted life for that of immortality!’”
Do not let any troubles come between you and your joy of the Lord. Today in praise, rejoice in Jesus that He has given you eternal life.
“One filled with joy preaches without preaching.” – Mother Teresa
God’s Word: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4
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