Jesus came that our joy would be full (John 15:11). He gave us peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). The joy that Jesus gave us is sustainable. Through trials, tribulations, whatever the world throws at us we have joy. We are not interested in having a pity party. We are not interested in fleeting occasions of happiness. We have learned to be content in whatever state we find ourselves in (Philippians 4:11).
The joy of the Lord is our strength, perhaps that is why evil dark forces work so prodigiously to try to steal the joy of the believer.
You believe God! You believe His Word. If God said it, that's it! God is testing you through every situation, trial or temptation, that the devil uses to distract you from your purpose.
If John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ did not tell Herod that marrying His brother's wife was wrong would John the Baptist have lived?
You don't have to point out right and wrong. The devil designed evil intent or the appearance of evil for an intended purpose. Because you choose to live a life pleasing to God, your life is a disruptor. You stick out like a sore thumb. You think the world likes that? No. Only if the spirit of the devil can take control of your thoughts and subsequently your behavior, will the world love you. I don't understand. Are you saying that I have to become deceptive to fit in?
Jesus said if the world hates you, know that it hated me first (John 15:18-20).
If you believe in Jesus but have not given your life to Christ, accept Him into your heart today. Christ Jesus, please come into my heart. Lord Jesus become my personal Lord and Savior.
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Exercise your authority to tread on serpents and to cast out demons. You are the head and not the tail. Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. Exercise your holy boldness.