The blessings of obedience are written in Deuteronomy chapter 28 which begins with:
1 “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.
2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God:
3 “Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.
4 “Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks.
5 “Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.
6 “Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.
HIS blessings should bring forth joy in our hearts which result in laughter. If anyone should be joyful, it should be the aspiring overcomers who have the revelation of Love. Yes, there will be days of challenges and today may be included but we should rejoice even in the midst of our trials and tests for Our Heavenly Father is on the Throne and HIS enemies will ultimately scatter. In verse 47 of the curses we are effectively told that if we had served THE LORD we would “serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything,”
Our trials and tests are temporary in nature but our salvation is forever. If nothing else we ought to be overjoyed given that reality. We should be grateful for what FATHER has given to us and that HIS Love far exceeds the challenges of any situation we find ourselves in. In the parable of the talents found in Matthew chapter 25 Jesus spoke of the faithful servant:
21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
As we are faithful in our walk, we should expect to enter into the joy of OUR LORD. Our gratitude for HIM and HIS creation should fill our hearts to overflowing. We should be the ones celebrating life and our joy should infect those around us. We should be full of joy as we succeed in overcoming the obstacles placed before us.
Do you think the world will be attracted to those who are somber, solemn, and gloomy? Our confidence in FATHER should be expressed by our emotions and as people see our positive attitude, they will be attracted to us and want to know what we have that brings forth that joy. In the parable of the lost coin found in Luke 15 Jesus reveals:
10 “Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Heaven is joyful thus we should be joyful. Be assured that when Heaven fully comes to the earth that our joy will be full and there will be no more tears to wipe away from those who failed to receive the revelation of Love. In John chapter 15 Jesus spoke:
9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.
10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
Jesus is full of joy and we will be full of joy as we come into full maturity and it will be a time of celebration. If you are not joyful, consider what FATHER has done for you in the past and begin to praise HIS Name. Let joy fill your soul and let the laughter rise out of your belly.