Daily Devotional – Friday, July 26, 2024
You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
Psalms 4:7 (NKJV)
“You have put gladness in my heart.” This statement speaks to a profound reality that is independent of situation or feeling. As Christians, we find true joy in the everlasting presence and love of our Lord, not in ephemeral moments of bliss or worldly prosperity.
You Have Put Gladness In My Heart
Joy that comes from a source outside of ourselves is what God wants for His children. It is a joy based on His unwavering love, loyalty, and promises. Our hearts are filled to overflowing with joy when we consider His benevolence and kindness, His magnificent deeds, and His salvation through Christ Jesus.
It is easy to lose sight of this happiness in the middle of life’s difficulties and uncertainties. The psalmist, nevertheless, reminds us that, despite the appearance of prosperity in the outside world, the joy that God bestows upon our hearts is greater than any material achievement.
You Have Made Me Glad
This gladness comes from knowing and believing in God’s presence with us, not from the circumstances around us. It is a joy that gives us strength to face hardships, consolation in times of grief, and the courage to live fearlessly for His kingdom. He gives us a joy that nothing and no one can take away when we align our hearts with His desire and seek His face every day.
As we consider the reality that God makes us glad, let us welcome the joy that results from knowing and following our Lord. May this joy show itself in our lives as a sign of God’s kindness and faithfulness. Let this be your confession about God, “He has made me glad.”
Prayer
Almighty Father, thank You for filling my heart with gladness.
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